Annie: On Wednesday March 31, 2021 I resigned from my job and then a few hours later, Matt resigned from his.
Leading up to this date, I had started to pursue setting up my own speech therapy private practice. I overcame loads of imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and analysis paralysis, as I, little-by-little, started to get my ducks in a row. April 1st was the deadline to either accept or decline the new 2-year contract in the job I’d had for 13 years. I was terrified (in my own serene-looking way) to make that big a change with so many big unknowns.
One of the big unknowns was healthcare. Matt is on my insurance and it has been a blessing to have that coverage. I had started to look at what self-employed health insurance would cost after my last workday (June 21) while waiting for Matt’s next “open enrollment” at his workplace. I kept reminding myself that God would provide.
In the meantime, Matt had the opportunity to interview for a new job and went through to become the top candidate. He accepted the position on Tuesday March 30th. Wow, God just provided the solution to our healthcare coverage conundrum!
Matt will start his new job remotely April 19th as the office is still closed due to Covid-19. It is expected to reopen in August…in San Francisco, California! While we still say prayers that somehow we can stay here in the Pacific Northwest, we’re also getting excited about the possibilities of this new adventure.
That’s right, after having just “put my big girl pants on,” starting a private practice and finally getting my kitchen remodeled, we’re looking to sell our home and move to the Bay Area. I guess what I’ve done the past year and a half was just training for doing it all over again–starting a business and getting a house fixed up just like I like–I think it’ll go more smoothly this time!
We’ve started to poke around the internet for a home. My dream would be to have an in-home dedicated therapy space or detached therapy office on my home property.
I’ve also been looking at stables/farms in the Bay Area where I can board Faith. Her current home is also for sale–the listing is live today and she got to “model” in the listing video (not yet live). Congratulations to Katie and Allan on this big decision too–we’re saying prayers for your next adventure as well!
We would have liked to tell more of you our news in-person, but felt this was the most COVID friendly way to do so.
Matt & Annie - Journey 