It's been a little while between posts. That virus the kids had finally caught up to me, and then Nick had his Lasix surgery last Friday. It was a rough weekend, but we are all on the mend now, and finally have some news to share!
Nick was accepted into the OCLL (Office of the Congressional Legislative Liaison) Fellowship program! It will be a three year assignment in the Washington DC area. We are more than thrilled! We have lots of friends in the area that we are anxious to catch up with, and we can't wait to experience all of the cultural attractions.
This year, the fellowship program has changed in that now it will include a Masters program as well. Nick will be attending The George Washington University, and over 18 months will earn his Masters in Legislative Affairs. This was a huge surprise to us! The original program did not include the opportunity to earn a masters. The other big surprise is that he has to report in late June! We were planning on arriving in August. Needless to say, we have swung into full gear here, and even met with our realtor today. We were planning on putting our house on the market next month, sometime after the baby arrives. Now, we have been forced to move our timeline up 6 weeks.
Nick will start classes just after the 4th of July. In September, he will begin orientation on Capitol Hill for the OCLL program. In January 2010, Nick will start a one year term as a Congressional Aide. Basically, he will be a military advisor to a Congressman (let's hope he gets a good one!). All the while, he will be taking his Masters classes. The following two years will likely be spent working at the Pentagon, although we are not exactly sure.
We are very excited about our upcoming life changes. Most people focus on either having a baby or moving, but we've decided to take both head on at the same time! The biggest thing weighing on our minds is selling our house in this terrible market, but our realtor seemed optimistic. Keep your fingers crossed!
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Well kids, don't eat the whole cow in one bite. Nick congrats on the position and Sarah I don't know how you have the strength to continue attacking each of these new challenges with Nick. We are proud of the everything you two have achieved together. We love all of you and now it looks like it is official, we will have to visit Washington DC to see you there.
Good luck with the baby, home sale and move.
Love,
Uncle Kevin, Aunt Amy, Emma and Katarina.
Awesome news Sarah! Kind of a crazy timeline...but isn't that always the way in the Army? Just when you think you know the plan it changes. You'll just love DC. Bill went to high school in Alexandria, VA and we love to go there as often as we can. Maybe we can actually see each other again sometime soon!
Hope all goes well with baby's arrival and the real estate market.
Wait, wait, wait, I thought the kids were going to stay with us sometime this summer while you looked for a home????? Just let us know and we are available to help out.......
XXOO Oma
How exciting!!! That is so wonderful for Nick...and for all of you!! Hopefully we can see you sometime in D.C....it's at least a bit closer to us than Kansas. I need to give you a call soon!!!!
Hooray! Your friends in the DC area are anxiously awaiting your arrival! Let us know if you need any info about moving to the area, or a place to stay for house-hunting...or anything at all! Sounds like a great opportunity for all of you.
Congrats Nick and Sarah! We will surely have to plan a visit out east! Jenny is moving out to Boston this summer, so hopefully we can plan a trip to see you both!
Congrats Nick and Sarah!! We will have to plan a trip to see all of you. Miss you lots
Love Kelley
Well, if the circus doesn't have an excuse to visit DC, then no one does! We'd have so much fun seeing you and the rest of our friends in the area.
Congratulations on Nick's acceptance! We'll be praying all goes smoothly with the sale of the house and the arrival of your sweet, littlest girl.
Miss you!
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