Practicing the principles in all my affairs:
I am really trying to stay in the day and let go of the unknowns until I need to know about them. There is a likely chance that we could have to move for a couple yrs. while hubby has a contract to work in DC. I am nervous about living in or so near to a large city. I am nervous about terrorism eveywhere but more so in DC & large cities n gen'l. (But I am sure there are many al-non family members there who are living serenely there & with help/faith in my HP & program I can too & will adjust to any unsettling changes with step 2, 3 & 11) I like the idea that the trip home is rather quick, though. The job that fell through in China would have been an interesting life experience, but with our aging parents & adult addicted children who could be in NEED, getting home in a pinch would have been a huge challenge.  Keeping it simple & my gratitude will be easier with this possibility.

Gratitude list: I have such gratitude that a job is available in these times & his skills are so in demand. I also am so fortunate to have a good, nurturing marriage and such a supportive husband. I am also really proud of my hubby for the incredible drive he has and his desire to take care of both of our needs in the financial way (and other ways) & for providing so much for us and also providing options for our kids when they truly need/want the help--the education, Rx, etc.  He knows how imp. it is for me to see family/friends here in the East & supports my need to fly home often & to not have a demanding job of my own, so I can be free to do that. These are additional blessings to be sure & count.

As for my new career I am starting-I should be able to work per diem until we have a greater need for me to work full time and get the benny's. I have wanted to work with veterans, so that is likely a plus in the DC area. The other plus is just getting out of Dodge while our sons follow there path and become more truly adult--having parents at a distance can sometimes help that process of seeing there lives are their own to live and make or break. It has been challenging for a long time with their disease being so close. Although they are both on the mend for today and there is a part of me that fears we could somehow mess that up by going out of state, my Al-anon part of me knows that 1. we contributed in ways but didn't cause their recent interest in helping selves any more than causing their disease to begin with. 2. AA/NA is their main support & our right place is mainly to just pray & get out of the way, but keep the love and emotional support flowing (roots and wings kind of idea).

Change or impending change is stressful. With the gentle tools of the program, I can now know to send love and care to my heart for myself and go gently forward. at the same time I can count the blessings in this situation and send the same care out to others who are having a tough time with changes in their lives or worries about addicted loved ones, etc. And I especially send out care & compassion to those who are struggling with job stuff in this unsettling time--may they have faith, comfort and light on their path & may new opportunities unfold for them.

Thanks for reading my share and have  a blessed day.  ----Luv123

PS--anyone reading from DC I would love to hear about how hectic the rush hour Metro commute generally is from areas like Fairfax or REston Va.