Thursday, October 8, 2009

The Big Decision.....Part Two

We had a few set backs in the last couple of weeks. Our decision had primarily been made, we were going to try to go to England. And then, we heard some conflicting things about taxes. Double taxation issues between the US and the UK. After a few phone calls with our accountant, we figured everything out. But during this time, approximately two weeks, we were back to second guessing every decision we were making. I had come to terms with moving, or so I thought, so when we came back to the thought that we were staying in the US, I was not sure how to feel. I actually felt a little disappointed. I was starting to look forward to our "adventure".
And then, we got a call from the accountant, everything is worked out, we won't have any unfortunate tax consequences. Yep --here comes the overwhelming sense of ......doubt all over again. And fear. We are leaving our friends and family, our dog, and a lot of our things behind. I suddenly had all these questions again --what do we take, and what do we try to buy in England. I had anxiety and tension suddenly, I could feel the change in the same instant I heard we are good to go to England.
My husband and I spent last week in Las Vegas. Amid the calls to the accountant, and the spare change we threw into every wishing well asking for the right answer, we had a great time. But like any parent not with their children, I missed the kids so much. What I realized on this trip, is that if we are all together, all four of us, my happy little family, then wherever we are TOGETHER is our home. So in the end, I am hoping and praying for peace that we are making the right decision. But at least we will all be in it together.