Let me start this by stating that I am sorry to share my life update with you all in an email or on Facebook. I would like to personally tell each of you face-to-face. However, I don’t like the idea of some knowing and others not. By using this way to communicate, everyone will know as soon as they check their email or Facebook. I hope that you all understand.
So, what the heck is going on? Good question!
Yesterday, I turned in my resignation to Fort Leavenworth Frontier Heritage Communities. My final day of employment will be on Friday, June 15th. Okay, why did that happen?
Because Andy and I are moving to Dallas, Texas. WHAT??? You read it correctly, Andy and I are moving to Dallas, Texas.
Andy and I have been offered and accepted positions with a company called Minol. They are basically a 3rd party utility company. They handle all aspects of energy management, conservation and billing. The home office in the US is based in Addison, TX which is between Carrollton and Plano just to the northeast of DFW airport. Their world headquarters are in Germany and there are over 30 offices worldwide.
As many of you know, Andy left Kansas City in February 2011 to teach in Changchun, China. He knew that he was not going to stay there and would eventually come back to the US. However, Kansas City was not his first choice. When Andy did come back in January 2012, he only came back to KC for me (and his dog.) While he was away, we discussed moving. His first choice was California. Let’s face it, they are practically bankrupt and the state is going to fall off into the ocean! We finally decided that Texas was a good place to move to. The economy in Texas is similar to what is happening in North Dakota due to oil production. Unemployment is lower. The cost of living is similar in Texas to Kansas City. It seemed like the right fit. PLUS – my Dad lives there during the week and my cousins family is there for help and support.
So last July, I reached out to my friends at Minol. I am familiar with the company due to my current employer. They are the billing company for Fort Leavenworth and Fort Benning properties which I oversee. I asked if they had any employment opportunities or if there were any companies in the area that had any. Not only did they have a position for me, but Andy was able to secure a position as well!
Our lease expires on June 30th so we will be moving prior to that. Hopefully the moving trucks will come get our stuff around June 18th. Then we will be gone. It’s bittersweet. This is what we want but it is difficult to leave all the family and friends here in Kansas City.
Well, that pretty much wraps up my update. Once we get settled in, I will be sure to send another email to let you all know our new address. Don’t worry though; I am still keeping my phone number. You can take the girl out of the Dotte, but you can’t take the Dotte out of the girl!
I love you all very much. Be sure to stay in touch!!
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