Rua is moving to California!

[Dori & Rua]

Oh, and so is her momma!  It has been a rough 3-1/2 months since I found out that my DH (and I no longer mean dear) wanted to continue his life without me.  I had just started a new job and was in a town we had relocated to because of his job.

 

My dream house (had built on a golf course) has been up for sale for the past 3 months...getting some action on it now and I am praying it sells soon.  Many people have said they wanted to buy it, but they had a house to sell first.  Had two showings today and I am confident it won't be long.

 

My plan was, once the house sold, to move back out to California.  I moved away from CA in 1976 and have missed my family.  Many times I thought of moving back, but a reality check of the real estate market put an end to that.  Things have actually changed now...while I can't afford a house like I have now and won't be able to afford one on my income in the same town as my sisters, I can find an OK house 20 or so minutes away that Rua and I can call our own.

 

So, I actually have to thank my DH for asking for a divorce, because this is now giving me the opportunity to move back to California.  I was hoping to sell the house first, then move, but I have no control over the housing market so Wednesday night I decided that the only thing I could control was moving.  So, after talking to my sister Wednesday night (confirming that she was still willing to have Rua and me move in with her) I gave my notice on Thursday.  I gave them a 2+ month notice, with my last day being Friday, April 13th (no, I didn't plan on that).  I'll then get things packed up, loaded and will hit the road.  Unsure if I am having a moving company haul, or if I can get away with a moving truck and tow my vehicle.  I am hoping that Mimi Linna (Lilly's mom) will still be available to drive out with me (she has an adult child in San Jose so can also visit and then fly back).

 

I have highly transferrable skills and outstanding job references, so I don't think it will take me too long to find a job...I'll probably start off doing temp work so I can make sure I find the right job.  I figured that as long as I can live rent free at my sisters, and can get some type of a temp job, I might as well move out.  I realized I would rather continue to pay my 1/2 of the mortage/taxes and be surrounded with love, and to be sharing a house with my soon-to-be EX

 

I am so excited and I can't wait.  California here we come!

[Camilla and Darwin]

Whoohoo! Sounds like an exciting adventure. Keep us updated!

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Dori I am glad you have such a wonderful and supportive family.  As a West Coast DK'er I am thrilled that you and Rua will soon be joining us!!  I hope the move goes smoothly for you and I wish you all the best for the next chapter of your life!

[Frannie & Callie]

Dori - this sounds like a wonderfully positive change in your life. You and Rua are definitely making lemonade and I am very impressed! 

[F, Calla & Luca]

Congratulations on a big decision made. I am sure you must feel relieved to have made it and to soon no longer share a house with someone you from whom you are soon to be divorced. It will be wonderful to be back with family. Good luck.

[Linda and Murphy]

Wishing you and Rua every happiness!  What a wonderful, positive attitude.  Not many could do this.  I would wish you luck, but you don't need it!

[Julie, Izzie & Max]

I wish you much happiness in California. Good luck.

[Bryce P]

Good for you! Which city are you planing on moving to? Maybe Huff and Rua can have a play date.

[Carol and Banjo]

Yea Dori!    Not many have the courage to make such decisive decisions.....you GO GIRL!

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

Dori, that's such a huge and brave move.  Divorce on it's own is a highly stressful event but I think you seem totally in charge of your life now and this will be so good not only for you but for Rua too. I wish you a truly wonderful life in California, one that you truly deserve.

[Joan, Louie and Mila]

You go girl...surround yourself with LOVE