tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724354332330969082.post8635512883141083668..comments2023-11-05T03:27:10.073-07:00Comments on Mama Loves Shoes: Follow the MoneyJessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18302153713516643188noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724354332330969082.post-12293351863975837352009-06-15T00:24:22.303-06:002009-06-15T00:24:22.303-06:00I think that when push comes to shove - you live w...I think that when push comes to shove - you live where you work. If you can do that close to family it's always nicer..... but once you are an adult - your husband and kids are your family. Rely on that - and you'll be happy no matter where you are.Julie and Carloshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15152496462550159436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724354332330969082.post-3504169835454426242009-06-12T17:04:11.665-06:002009-06-12T17:04:11.665-06:00We spent last year in Iowa, and really grew togeth...We spent last year in Iowa, and really grew together as a family. And I really miss it! When we were looking for a job (since my husband just finished his Ph.D.), we ended up choosing somewhere in Utah, which is where my family lives, although they live 5 hours away. We could have chosen Kentucky or Tennessee, but ultimately we felt like this was the best job. I think it happened to be in Utah; we went where the best job was, not where family lived. Does that make any sense?Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16913479841360204974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724354332330969082.post-60995277839367150742009-06-11T15:39:36.603-06:002009-06-11T15:39:36.603-06:00This is a tough one. I think that both approaches...This is a tough one. I think that both approaches can be successful, as you never know what either scenario will bring in the long run. I know you will both make the right decision if the opportunity presents itself. I also have to say that I hate decisions like that. Those are the big challenging, nasty ones...not like whether I should cut my hair or not :) I'll stick with the hair-cutting, thank you very much!Meredith & Companyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479953664803162381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724354332330969082.post-15916378756441229502009-06-11T12:16:25.771-06:002009-06-11T12:16:25.771-06:00Obviously, you can see where we stand on this issu...Obviously, you can see where we stand on this issue too:) We have moved away from both sides of our family to follow a job we felt would be good for our family. It's hard sometimes, and we miss being close to family. It would be nice to be able to get together just for dinner or something sometimes. Plus, it's really nice to have the built in babysitters, but we have made some really great friends being away from all our family. Friends who feel more like family than just friends. Of course, it can be really hard and I think it's a very personal decision. You have to honestly decide what's best for your own family. Good luck making that decision! And as soon as you're ready to share where it is you have to tell us!Elise Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12618457556108722656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724354332330969082.post-17179320433219556742009-06-11T10:36:51.079-06:002009-06-11T10:36:51.079-06:00For us as you know we will always live far away fr...For us as you know we will always live far away from family because of Jay being in the military. What has helped me out is making friends out here. Because I am a Navy wife I got invited to join a support site by the creator and one of the wives of a guy in Jay's department. That has been the best thing that happened to me. I get out of the house and get to go do the fun things that are out here and my kids are making friends, at least Kaden is at this point. What also helps is the Ward family. Become involved in the ward, and attend activities that you are able to. For us there is always a chance we'll get to be close to the Teerlink side if we move east coast, but for now we will be here because it is where the services are for Kaden. I honestly love being out of Utah and away from immediate family. It has cuased me to come out of my shell and just see how much I am able to do on my own. If you would like to know more, feel free to e-mail or call.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08816953446972973955noreply@blogger.com