Life changes too quickly

I gave my notice. Two more weeks here at the Press seems too soon, even though I have been talking about it for over a month.

Natasha Colbaugh

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It seems like just yesterday I was back and getting settled into our house. Strange how things seem to happen so unexpectedly and life speeds on like a fast moving train. 

My husband got a promotion in another city. Even though I don’t have another job lined up, I am going to be with him and start a life somewhere else. Deep down I guess I know the move is good for us. I want Lucas to know who his grandparents are. And I want to be able to visit with old friends while our children play together.

I have been away from family so long; it feels like the people in LaFollette have served that role. The news editor and sports editor have listened to my ranting almost every day. Having them and others have helped me through many struggles.

Try as I might to make a life here, it seems that my husband and I are being pulled somewhere else-it has felt that way for years really.

But even though a few small reasons give me peace, there are many other reasons holding me back. I have grown to love the people and area that make up Campbell County. I have blossomed as a writer and then as a mother-due to the support of many. And I feel that I can never repay the goodness shown to me. That’s why I want to stay- I want to continue supporting and loving the people who have done so for me.

But I know that is not reason enough for me to stay.

There are no certainties about what lies ahead for my family. I know we can’t remain separated any longer. Lucas missing his daddy has weighed heavy on my heart. I want us to be together. To be together means moving away and resigning from this position.

All I can say, to the select few that have followed my blogs, is that it has been strangely gratifying to share my experiences with you. At times humorous and some very sad, but all together it has been fun to document the good times and bad. I hope in some small way I have inspired you to love others and be the best mother that you can.