So, here we are, two years into our German experience when the countries financial woes have caught up with Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. \u00a0What does this mean for us? \u00a0We cannot say we know what will happen for sure but at this time we know this:<\/p>\n
(1)We will likely be leaving Germany in one year or less, not the 3 -5 years we were anticipating. \u00a0This fills our hearts with a great sadness as we have grown to adore our lives here. \u00a0CJ has loved riding his bike through the woods to and from work each day. \u00a0The children love the village and schnitzel at our favorite Stube. \u00a0The hills and forests, the castles and vineyards, all of it, charmed me and fostered a sense of living a fairytale life.<\/p>\n
(2) CJ is\u00a0resilient\u00a0 creative, and strong. \u00a0He already has job interviews and we are planning to recreate our lives again. \u00a0We are able to dream about amazing possibilities even though the tears flowed freely for a solid couple days. \u00a0Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.<\/p>\n
(3) We are loved. \u00a0Thank you friends and family. \u00a0Your prayers, thoughts and love fills us and lifts us up to new heights. \u00a0Although we know our future farewells here in Germany will be painful, we will take their friendships with us and our lives are all the richer for this experience.<\/p>\n
The unknowns:<\/p>\n
There are too many to count. \u00a0You can immagine the overwhelming feeling of moving households again, this will be the third time in three years so it is a little destabilizing for me to think about. \u00a0But we are getting pretty good at it;)<\/p>\n
Where will our lives begin anew? \u00a0There are too many possibilities to even imagine. \u00a0CJ could be the chief of a pain clinic at a large hospital. He could run a clinic overseas. \u00a0New Zealand and Australia have always intrigued us…friends have shared job leads with us all over the states. \u00a0Other docs affected by budget cuts are looking at starting their own clinic with CJ.<\/p>\n
So, keep us in your thoughts we welcome suggestions and we will keep you all posted as this unfolds. \u00a0If a trip to visit us in Germany was on your radar you may want to get that planned sooner than later;)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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