Sleeping with a full moon blanket
Sand and feathers for my head
Dreams have never been the answer
And dreams have never made my bed
Dreams have never made my bedAnd I’m lost behind
The words I’ll never find
And I’m left behind
As seasons roll on by
More changes around these parts, because really, what ever stays the same? Eden recovered nicely from the Strangles but it required surgery, medication, wound treatment and nearly 7 weeks of regular vet visits. During that time, she regressed in potty training and had a big Buddha belly from the major steroids she was on. Her growth is a bit stunted but otherwise, no ill effects except a nasty scar on her chest. She’s totally potty trained now, plays fetch for ages and when she’s not gnawing on things she shouldn’t, is generally a sweet dog.
The big change is me taking a position at CASA. When I started as a volunteer, I realized pretty quickly that I found my passion. The time I spend with my girls, it means a lot. It’s not easy always, to be there for their events and hearings, or to hear about their struggles but I know it matters to them. It matters to me.
A few weeks ago, our Director emailed everyone to let us know there was a new case manager position open, starting July 1. Case managers oversee volunteer advocates, providing them with support, resources, advice and assist with court reports and any issues with the county. I applied after a lot of discussion with Rob about the business, money, but mostly about what would make me happiest. My interview was long, 2 hours, but we mostly spoke about my girls and what’s going on with them. I got emotional talking about them, the impact knowing them has made on my life and how as much as I like design, it’s not what I feel passion for. Not the same way I feel passion for making a difference for kids like my girls.
I got the call Friday morning that I’d been hired and I start July 1. Being away from the business will mean some changes but they are necessary. Not changes for the bad either. I think we’ve both been feeling the tide turning and once we left the office, it was time to start thinking about making some significant changes.
And so it begins. A new chapter.