Goodbyes are Hard

The time has gone so quickly - we found out in March that we would be moving to Denver this June, and yet, somehow it snuck up on us (okay, me). Brant did most of the packing, and we loaded into two trailers. With the help of our families, we (and all of our stuff) have made it to Denver, CO. Pictures will be posted soon for the new apartment.

Many tears have been shed with goodbyes. There have been so many goodbyes in the last few weeks, it's hard to handle any more of them: people at work, friends in DSM, friends in Ames, family... Just too many. We are fortunate that our parents are available and capable and willing to help us move partway across the nation.
The hellos are possibly as difficult as the goodbyes. There are lots of hellos still to come. We have taken care of some hellos that we did not anticipate, for example meeting an insurance agent as the insurance "rules" in Iowa are not the same as in Colorado. My first day at University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) was Monday, June 28th... I'll try to continue to count the hellos and introductions there. Between looking for jobs and unpacking the boxes that contain our lives, Brant has been busy. I am so fortunate that I am paired with a patient, kind soul who understands the demands on my time right now.