Well, things have taken a turn for the better. At least for the employment...
I received an offer a few weeks ago for a position in our neighboring state to the south. Yes, it's a three hour drive south of our home, but it's a job. They agreed to pay not only the same salary I was getting downtown at home, but to pay a per diem sufficient to cover transportation, meals and lodging during the week. So after Katy and I drove down with the kids and scoped out the town during the 2nd weekend in Feb, I started at Aviva Insurance the following week and am staying at an apartment during the week. Nice for me; really a busy time of it for Katy though: she has the kids all day every day.
We found a camera on eBay and bought it -- advertised as excellent condition with many of the accessories we already have, but nice to have backups, I guess. Very good price, and the same model as the one we (I) lost, so it'll fit in the cradle without any modifications.
Just got off the phone with the family, and things seem to be going well. I was able to get approval from my boss to leave early on Fridays so that I can drive home to MN and be home by 3 or so. So looking forward to more time with the family.
More to follow soon.
