As many of you know, He-Man has, for his entire post-grad and professional career, been working towards making chiropractors available to the service men and women of our country. It has been a passion of his for more than half of his life. In fact, when we met 17 years ago, he told me of his two career focuses. #1 Become a chiropractor. #2 Serve the military in this field. In grad-school, he had the opportunity, twice, to lobby in D.C. for this cause, making it even more important to him.
We've spent the past few years exploring the possibility of making this career move and have felt increasingly more passionate about this as the time has gone by. Both of us realize that not everyone feels a need for chiropractics and/or doesn't have a positive opinion of this particular field of medicine however, we've wished for it to be an option for as many people as possible.
So, with that, I'm pleased to announce, after much prayer and hard work, He-Man has been offered a position working as an independent contracted chiropractor for the Navy. We will be relocating to Florida in the coming weeks.
(He-Man, his brothers and father. They all really like each other!)
To describe our emotions as bittersweet doesn't quite describe what we're feeling. Our experience of living in Utah has been blessed and filled with absolute joy. Being close to our wonderful family and creating life long friendships will be treasures forever. That, and with our love of Oregon and it's beautiful people, the thought of moving so far away from these two favorite places is painful. Yet, I know friendship isn't nullified with distance...it just makes reunions a little more difficult. (Sigh)
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Oh my goodness!! Congratulations, what an amazing opportunity for Chris and your family. Where will you be in Florida?
WOW! This is huge! We will all be so curious to hear how this goes (especially our chiro husbands about the business aspects). Congratulations!
Maybe sunblock is going on "end of the summer" sale...time to stock up!
WOW!!! I am so jealous of th people in Florida! Their lives will be blessed by knowing you. I know mine has. Good luck with everything.
Awe, so wonderful for you guys! We will miss you even more now that you'll be further away :(
Loves!!!! Jen & Family
SO EXCITING!!! Although I liked the idea of finally being less than a days drive from you.
I just realized you'll be moving at a great time as far as the weather goes there. It can still be pretty warm well into September but by the time you get there it should feel GREAT. Of course, it won't feel like fall till after Christmas...haha. Strange, but so wonderful for the kids.
What an adventure! Congratulations!
We are mega excited to have you on our end of the country! I'm sure all of your excitement, hopes and some of your reasons for anxiety will all pan out. There is good and bad with everything. I know you will focus on the good (like getting to see US more often and getting a tour of Atlanta and living by the beach).
I'd be lying if I didn't binge eat yesterday due to the emotions of having you move away. :( I love you so much, but I am going to miss you so much. I am so excited for your next step in life, just makes me sad that we probably won't live near one another again. Dang, here come the tears again. I love you Trish more than I can express.
I am so happy that He-man has this oppurtunity, but I have to admit that I am so sad that you will be so far away. Utah was too far as it is =( This just means that we will have to take a family trip to Florida soon. And you have to promise to bring that new little bundle of joy to Oregon soon!
Congrats to you! What an opportunity for your family. We wish you guys the best BUT we're sad to see you go JUST as we are ready to head up to Utah. We were all looking forward to spending time with the Duncans. I'll miss you but I know you'll love Florida and the people. Congrats again!
Yay for all of you!!! That is AWESOME! I will be following your blog so you better keep writing posts :) Enjoy Florida! Make sure to visit all of the theme parks I've never been able to visit (that being ALL of them) several times a year. Just imagine how many friends you're now going to have from coast to coast!! Good luck with the move!
-Alyssa
Yea!! It is so wonderful to see the blessings coming from all of that work. Good luck in Florida, hopefully we'll see you before you leave!
Congratulations, Trish! I'm thrilled for you! I'm delighted to hear that your husband's career plans are going EXACTLY as planned... well, maybe in a round-about way. ;)
RATS now we have to re-think Christmas. But we're so thrilled for you and your future! Congratulations---you guys deserve this. Much love from CA.
Congrats! Wow.... what else can one say! We are excited for you and completely hope for the best. What do you think of Florida?
And she had a baby!
:)
Holy Canolli! I know that feeling of your entire world being flipped upside-down in an instant! But each time it has happened to us, it has been the best thing for our family, and I'm sure it will be the same for you guys. What an adventure!
But we will definitely miss being able to see you guys, at least every once in a while.
Wow Trishelle!!! What a life changing experience this will be!!! Seriously, how exciting! Utah will miss you for sure. You are an amazing person and I'm glad I got to know you :)
Wait. What?? Oh my word! I am sure you will Florida and Florida will love you. I hear the Cuban food is delicious there. And now we have an excuse to come to Florida!!! We love you so much! Syndee & Eric
It's been forever since I've looked at your blog. I am thrilled!!!!! for your family. I have family in FL. Whereabouts will you be?
That must be painful.
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