Bound for California..

Where do I start? We all know that the economy is horrible and when your husband works in construction this kind of economy is absolutely horrible.. A few months ago Mick started looking into finding a job elsewhere. He looked into the Oil Industry and had an offer to work in N. Dakota, while waiting for the weather to warm up (which felt like forever, past the middle of May) he was approached by his old boss, Steve with STP Concrete. The job was to work on the railroad making roughly $15/hr more. It sounded to good to be true, the worse part was the location of the job, California... Mick & I have never been to CA, and we were a little nervous about him having to leave us.
Well months turned into weeks, and weeks into days and days into today.. They were originally suppose to leave late this evening due to it being a 15 hr drive, but then it was changed to noon..
Michayla and Mick have a very close bond and I knew that when 3 days ago she couldn't fall asleep w/out crying that she was going to have a hard time w/ her daddy not being here everyday.
Clay got up this morning and went rafting w/ my parents. We took him to Build-a-bear last night and let him pick out a stuffed Monkey (his choice) and Mick recorded himself telling Clay that he misses and loves him. *Michayla had received one from Mick last year when he was working nights.* So now they both have Mick's voice talking to them whenever they want to hear him.



I am very saddened that Mick isn't here. We have been together for 16 yrs and have never been this far apart or gone as long as we will go without seeing eachother. I am a little nervous to do this all on my own. But, I shouldn't say all on my own, my parents and sister I know are willing to help me. It's just sad that he won't be coming home every night to be with us.

I love Mick more than I have ever loved him, and I am so greatful that he is willing to leave us to provide a better life for us. He is the best husband and father that I could ever ask for. I hope that he doesn't run himself too tired. It is extremely hot in Indio, CA so he better be taking care of himself.. ;)