Here we come North Carolina!

Secret's out! The Morrow family is packing up and saying goodbye to the Midwest.

For many, this news is not new. In fact, Ryan and I have known since February that we were moving.

So how did we get here, you may ask? Well, it has been somewhat of a whirlwind. When Ryan began working for TQL he loved it. It was perfect for him - fast paced, intense, opportunities to mentor others, teach, etc. It fit Ryan's personality like a glove. And, he was good at it.

A few years in, there came the opportunity for Ryan to help be a "Founding Member" of a new office in West Chester. When this opportunity came about, Ryan told me, "I have to. It's the only way that I can move up." I let him know that I would support him in any decision that he wanted to make. Whatever was best for him was what was best for our family.

A year and a few months later, after some crazy turn of events, we thought that Ryan would have the opportunity to take over the West Chester office. It was everything that Ryan had been working for - to be the boss! After a few more crazy turn of events, Ryan was not asked to take over the West Chester office, but to relocate to North Carolina and open a brand new office.

Now, relocation has been a topic of conversation in our house for a few years. We always knew that it was a possibility, but did we actually think it would happen? I don't think so. Is it happening? Absolutely.

The day that Ryan came home and said, "Well, they asked me to go to North Carolina today," I sat in stunned silence. What? I didn't want to be unsupportive, because I've always told Ryan that I would live in a box with him. I didn't care where we were, so long as we were together. But let's be honest. My heart sank and I wanted to throw up.

He relayed the conversation that one of the Vice President's of the company had with him, and he said to me, "Well. What do we do?"

Obviously it would be career suicide if we didn't go - plain and simple. The whole reason that Ryan helped begin the West Chester office was so that he could continue to move up in the company. And well, that day had come. He was sought out and asked to open his own office. They trusted him enough to move him to a new town, give him an office, and trust his judgement when hiring new employees. If that isn't one of the highest compliments that he could get, I don't know what is. Of course we had to go. Ryan would never get another opportunity like this again. At least not with TQL.

With many questions, concerns, and worries on my end, Ryan said something that really hit home to me. "Beth, we pray to God every night to bless us with good favor. And now that He has opened this door, we're going to say no just because it isn't our favorite option? Yeah, just kidding God. We still want you to continue to bless us with good favor, but we'd like it if it wasn't this. Thanks!"

Gosh darn it. He's right.

And off to North Carolina we go.

I wanted to start this blog to help our family and friends keep up with us while we are away. Just a disclaimer though: I have always been terrified to share my writing and thoughts with others. Even now, my stomach is in knots. I cannot guarantee that there won't be some ridiculous posts, but this seems like the easiest way to stay in touch. So, I hope you enjoy this new chapter of our lives with us. It's bound to be interesting in the least.

xoxo,
Beth