The Final Straw

With the final straw delivered and my notice given to leave there were a ton of details to be tended to both in California and Missouri. 

Details with my company that were necessary prior to my leaving, getting everything ready to go like packing up my belongings, the drive from California to Missouri.  It doesn't look like much when you write it down like that but it entailed a lot!

A prerequisite was agreeing on a final day with my company, finding a replacement and telling customers none of which would be easy.  Fortunately back in Missouri, I have a sister who was welcome (somewhat reluctantly) to finding me a place to live.  I say reluctant, because think about it she was going to view the place and I was going to make a decision based on her opinions.  Not an easy for anyone to be in.  In hindsight, I would have (should have) never put her into that position.

Had I been smart, I would have made arrangements to get here and then find a place.  The place i 'found' (thanks to Craigs List) sounded perfect in more ways than one.  It was close to all my family (within 20 miles) and close to town.  With the rent being comparable or below what I was used to in California and the location, it seemed like a on brainer to me, close to town, close to family but not too close (a way bit closer than the almost 2000 miles I currently lived).

Unknown to me, there was a lot more going on at the company that directly affected me than I knew and would have only added to my decision to leave.  So it all seemed to add up all the more - the timing is what it was meant to be.  The company and I negotiated and agreed on the task list to be completed before I left.  We also agreed to a term of 'temporary' off-site employment to ensure the successful turn-over of my position.  We agreed I would remain on the payroll for six months for the transition.


Everything was perfect and seemed to be lining up the way for God intended for me to move back to Missouri.  I know that I felt more at ease than ever with my decision!