Transition

I happen to like change. That said, there's still a taxing reality to moving through transition.

Remember all those videos I recently posted about California? In early September we learned Cody was losing his job---or being transferred to California. We went and we checked it out...and it wasn't our thing. So, we came back to Kansas wondering what was next.

In all this process, I have only freaked out twice, because I have known change was coming. Lots of dreams, lots of confirmation. It turns out that change in Cody's job, effects change in my job. Hmmm...do I sound systemic? While I am sad to be leaving the amazing team at Empac, I am so.incredibly.excited to be returning to private practice. I even bought www.melaniecloud.com and brought it up to basic speed.

Here are a couple "before" pictures of the office I am taking over in one week. And though my friend Lacy (who is transitioning, herself) has done a great job with the space, I am excited to make it my own. Instead of all the bright colors (short-term energy) I have had at Empac, I think I will go back to the healing blues and greens (long-term therapy + safety). Doesn't it have great bones? I have a fireplace in my office---what a dream!

I move in on the 5th, and I start seeing clients at Adult Child and Family Counseling on November 7th. Don't worry, I will still be taking my 41st birthday off that week.

In the meantime, I am saying goodbye to great co-workers, colleagues and clients. Wish us all luck!