Yes, you read the title correctly. It seems our plans to relocate back to SoCal are changing on us. This all fell into our lap about 2 weeks ago, but it seems that God is really opening some cool opportunities for us in Illinois. The VP of North American Sales for the company Aron works for wants Aron in Chicago. This is quite the compliment to the tremendous job Aron does for James Hardie. They have verbally offered us a full-relocation (which means they pick up our house) and a very nice pay increase. We've been praying diligently about this the past two weeks and it seems it is the best option for us right now. We will be taking a scouting trip this coming Thursday-Sunday to see the city and look for an apartment. There are so many quaint, vintage places near downtown, so we are looking forward to being "city" people for awhile.
Aron said I should post about this, but I was hesitant as it isn't a totally done deal yet. Nevertheless, while we are waiting on the final paperwork to come through, Aron's boss is "99% sure" it's a done deal. Therefore, we are pressing forward. Stay tuned for how it all will pan out and pics of our trip.
Oh, and keep us in your prayers. This is a hectic time for us, as the birth of bebe M is right around the corner. We'd like to be settled wherever we are headed (Chicago or SoCal) in the next 2-3 weeks. Whew!
Chicago in the winter makes me think that you should be 100% sure you're supposed to be there :) But, it's also good weather for those final months and weeks of pregnancy! And you can go to Willow Creek, if you wanna.
ReplyDeleteWow! You guys will only be 6ish hours from us--very visitable! And, Buck has never been to Chicago--I think it it's a fab city and can't wait to show it to him, plus soooo many museums etc. for winters with kiddos.
ReplyDeletewow, the windy city eh? that is awesome that a's bosses are so impressed with him...great job a! i think we are a 9-hour drive from chi-town...but it is totally doable :) our cousin joyce from houston (who you met when we visited you guys in dallas) is from chicago, so if you do move, i am sure she would love to fill you in on the city! i always love it when a local can tell you where the best of everything is! anyways, i will be praying for this decision. this new transition, wherever you move, will be exciting!
ReplyDeleteJess--that would be AWESOME! It would be fun to come to IA, too, and see some of the places you have mentioned over the years.
ReplyDeleteHeth--I remember Joyce and would love to talk to her. It's great to have connections.
I would love to visit you in Chicago! Everyone I know who has lived there or lives there now absolutely loves it! I'll be praying for wisdom!
ReplyDeletesounds like a fun adventure! you guys could totally pull off the city livin' thing. you'd be so city savvy. get one of those metro-friendly strollers for the teeny one. good times. keep us posted.
ReplyDeletenot to mention the fact that you wouldn't be too too far from PA. c'mon! if that's not incentive!?! i've actually had a desire to visit chicago for some time now. never been. anxious to hear your thoughts after your visit.
ReplyDeleteThis *is* a hectic but exciting time for the McKay family! I can't wait to see where God leads you guys. It's bittersweet tho as I will miss you much. :/ We'll just have to squeeze in a little more q.t. b4 you leave.
ReplyDeleteTina and anyone else who wants--come visit!! We got a 3 bedroom place so we have room for guests, though of course, the rooms are not gigantic. It would be lovely to have company.
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