In the coaching world you never know what the next year will bring. You are always looking to advance, or find that perfect fit that you hope to be at for some time. It has given us the opportunity to move all over the country, literally, and meet some amazing friends along the way. We have been blessed in each situation, even when we felt at times devastation and desperation.
Living in Monroe was another accomplishment and journey along the way of life. I remember the day very well that Keith called and told me he had accepted a job in Monroe, LA. I was very excited for him, but also had no idea what that meant for us. Two years later, I have realized just how special of an experience it was for the two of us and how far we have came. We met some unbelievable friends and lived in an area I would have never thought of moving before. It was awesome to try an entirely new culture and definitely took some time to get used to some of the ways of the South.
The process from when we heard about the Fresno State University job opportunity and when we actually knew it was happening took some time. We had pretty much put all our eggs into one basket and went with the trust it was going to happen. It took me a little longer to get on board that Keith, but was excited for the new experience. Who would have ever thought California would be my next stop? It was weeks of planning, waiting on phone calls, and preparing to move before we actually hit the ground to move. We decided we would take the 38 hour drive out there according to MapQuest instead of flying because we weren't sure when our cars and stuff would arrive. We wanted to have things we needed and thought it would be "fun" to drive across 3/4 the US.
Day 1 was easy. We headed to Kansas to be able to go through some more things and see our parents, family, and friends before we headed on our way. It was the longest stretch, but because it was day one, it didn't seem so bad. We enjoyed having time to see family and talking about what was ahead of us.
Day 2 we left Great Bend and headed into Colorado. For some reason Keith thought it was a good idea for me to drive through Denver and the beginning of the Rocky Mountains. As he slept, I admired them for about 30-45 minutes and then was ready to be out of them. I may not be as good of a driver as I once thought.
Day 3 was exciting. Our ending destination was Las Vegas. I was excited to be able to enjoy the city and have a little break before we took on the last leg of the trip. We drove thru Utah, not much going on but canyons everywhere, a little part of Arizona, and then Nevada, which until we saw Vegas, it was all desert.
Day 4 we got up, enjoyed a great brunch at Hash House and headed on our way. We got into Fresno about mid afternoon. We were put up in a hotel for a few days before we got into the house. Keith did an amazing job house searching and finding the perfect house in a perfect neighborhood. We are looking forward to guests at anytime!
The new journey has just begun, but I am very excited for it. I do a lot of driving around and trying to get myself used to where I am. It is beautiful with a lot of fun things to do. It looks very Midwestern, but instead of wheat, we see lots of vineyards. The school seems to be thriving and continuing success. I look forward to the new teams, sports, and gyms I will be introduced to! Thanks for all of the support so far!!
