Not only is my husband Nick home from a successful spinal surgery, but while he was under anesthesia the University of Alaska called to offer him a job as an Educational Specialist with the Trio program to support disadvantaged middle schools students start on a track towards college.
And there just so happens to be a new Montessori preschool, located right next to UAA, set to open the week he begins work. (Olive is now the 4th student to enroll.)
And...
...last night the Superintendent and the Anchorage School Board, after listening to public testimony, decided to cut fewer counselors, reinstating eight of the positions proposed to be eliminated-- which means I might just make it one more year with a job.
(Might. Won't fully sigh until I get past May without a pink slip. But I feel a hell of a lot more hopeful than I did yesterday.)
So in that magical way that life works, from feeling like the very ground beneath my feet might disintegrate to watching the sun rise yet again, I think we're gonna make it through another storm.
Thanks for all your support and a Happy Friday to all.
PS. Did I mention that Bruce and Kathy (Nick's parents) took the kids for the weekend so Nick can rest and I can focus on taking care of him?
Feeling pretty lucky right about now.
I've been looking forward to good news from you about your husband, but all this is blowing me away.
So happy for you. Your family deserves all the goodness.
Posted by: Rooster's Mom | 02/22/2013 at 05:28 PM
Much needed...and deserved good news! I was expecting a full-on neck collar. Nick looks amazing for just coming out of this surgery!
Posted by: greta | 02/22/2013 at 06:53 PM
So happy for you all!
Posted by: Dayna | 02/22/2013 at 07:49 PM
Yay! All the good news more than deserved! Rest up and take care. xoxo
Posted by: Jamie | 02/22/2013 at 08:21 PM
Yes, yes, yes!!! Oh, such good news. Hope you have a peaceful, hopeful, and love-filled weekend.
Posted by: Louise | 02/22/2013 at 08:31 PM
Jeanne and I are very, very happy for you. What extraordinarily positive news these past couple of days! May they keep on coming without interruption. And the best part must be is that Elias and Olive can feel how wonderful all this news is.
Posted by: Bob Maushammer | 02/22/2013 at 08:49 PM
So happy for you all. That sounds like a wonderful job opportunity for him.
Posted by: Sarah Lynn | 02/23/2013 at 03:54 AM
Great, great news all the way around!
Posted by: Shelley | 02/23/2013 at 04:16 AM
I'm so glad everything has, so far, worked out okay!! I've lived there on that cusp of oh-shit-what-are-we-going-to-do that it's still always a surprise to me when life doesn't kick me in the solar plexus again and things work out for the most part.
Happy healing, and good luck with the new transitions ahead of you!!
Posted by: Candice | 02/23/2013 at 05:41 AM
Just catching up! Eeek and WHEW! So glad Nick's surgery went well and congrats on the job offer to him!
Will keep fingers and toes crossed for your job security. Sending good thoughts your way from the mid-Atlantic!
Posted by: Niksmom | 02/23/2013 at 08:35 AM
Love it! So thrilled for all of you. Hope this streak continues.
Posted by: Kate | 02/23/2013 at 10:00 AM
Prayers answered! You were in my thoughts.
Posted by: Ellie | 02/23/2013 at 01:51 PM
I love you all, thank you for your support!
Greta, he does have a soft neck brace which he needs to wear in the car and on walks etc. I think when the kids come home tomorrow he should wear it just as a visual for them. As my friend Pili said, maybe we should add flashing lights and a stop sign to it:)
And here is my other thing to be thankful for, my friend Audrey who knows I am more of a "heater upper" than a cook and that Nick is the chef in this family, organized a meal chain so we have had dinners delivered since Nick returned from the hospital. Am I spoiled or what? I mean I can cook, um, I can make a mean salad or some pretty awesome chocolate chip cookies but dinners, meat, fish, well, um... lets just say Nick is happy for the deliveries as well.
Posted by: Christy | 02/23/2013 at 05:07 PM
So happy to hear your good news - you must be so relieved. Take care of each other.
Posted by: Ginny | 02/24/2013 at 04:34 AM
all great news and well deserved. keep taking care of each other. xo
Posted by: fleming | 02/24/2013 at 04:56 AM
Fantastic news...best wishes for a speedy, speedy recovery for Nick, and more good news on every front. And enjoy those meals. Like you, I am not much of a cook so I really appreciate (on you behalf) the meals!
Posted by: danielle in zurich | 02/25/2013 at 07:45 AM
So glad the universe is smiling on you!
Posted by: Blanche | 02/25/2013 at 10:18 AM
WOW the sun came out from behind those dark clouds!! I am still keeping every finger crossed for no pink slip but this is fantastic news!! A huge weight has been lifted off your shoulders.
Posted by: Noel Dennehy | 02/25/2013 at 11:10 AM
Ah what great news!! Congrats all round!
Posted by: nerissa | 02/25/2013 at 11:36 AM