After graduating from nursing school I accepted a job at the St. Luke's hospital in Twin Falls. In a matter of 2 weeks after graduation we had ventured off to Costa Rica with the Robinson family and found ourselves moving across the state. I spent the summer working and studying for the NCLEX (The Nursing licensing exam) while Cole worked his tail off 7 1/2 hours away in Red River. Although it was challenging, I passed my NCLEX and we managed to see each other often. When Cole moved home in October I was so thrilled. We were finally back to a somewhat normal life and I was no longer a single mother to our dogs. Moving away was a good experience for the both of us but we discovered our hearts belonged in Lewiston. (Cole said he didn’t have to move to realize it… I on the other hand, had to move away to discover this). Cole had been looking for jobs within the forest service in Southern Idaho but wasn't successful. I did like my job and was finally starting to feel I was getting the hang of things but found myself really missing Lewiston. I also didn’t want to spend another summer 7 ½ hours away from Cole. (Can you blame me?) So randomly I applied for a position at St. Joseph hospital in Lewiston. It worked out perfectly because they called for an interview when I was going to be in the Lewiston over the holidays. When they called offered me a position in float pool Cole and I were ecstatic. We were literally jumping on the bed.
I did a little bit of this...............
And Cole did a little bit of this....
Next we called some family and friends to share the good news. I’m not exactly sure why we love Lewiston so much. Maybe is the fresh morning scent of Potlatch that just takes your breath away…. Okay maybe not. Haha. What I am sure of is we have exceptional family and friends there and it feels like home.
The only negative about moving back to Lewiston is moving further away from my family. Family has always been so important to me. I am really close with my parents and grandparents. I knew would be difficult. I was so blessed over the past few months because I was able to see my family often because they were less than two hours away. So although my family was upset they understood.I guess they were just glad we weren't moving across the country. I know I will still visit often.
Once again we packed up our stuff in to the largest U-Haul possible and moved across the state. We are now here, which is back the Lew.
We are currently staying with my In-laws, the Robinson’s and I couldn’t feel more blessed. I’m sure many people would find themselves going crazy staying with their in-laws but I don’t see that happening considering they are amazing and easy going people. A fun fact about the Robinson house is there are more dogs there than people. There are a total of 7 dogs and 6 people including Cole and myself. Don’t worry It’s not a mad house. For the most part all of the dogs get along and stay out of trouble. I love how each one of them has their own little personality.
After moving and getting all settled I discovered there is only one problem: Cole and I have two perfect kids….our dogs.
My dog Molly a (Shih Tzu)
The delima is that I have fallen in love with another dog, Maggie,whom I would like to keep as my own. Cole’s parents are currently taking the role of her foster parents. Maggie is a great dane/german sheppard mix. Now let me be the first to admit I am NOT a big dog type of person Maggie is the exception. She is the biggest cuddle bug and follows me around.
Cole refuses to let me keep her and I doubt I will ever be able to change his mind. I guess three dogs just might be too many for us. (Especially when we don’t even have our own home right now). I truly hope she can find a good home. If anyone knows of a good home please let me know.
Well that’s all for our first blog. Thanks for joining us.
