freshalicious freedom. finally.

this is me, standing by my man. literally and figuratively. :)

after 4 years of riding a never ending emotional roller coaster (which was, admittedly, fun at times but mostly terrifying), we are getting off the ride. a ride i have been pleading to get off for the last 2+ years. today the roller coaster stopped long enough for us to exit.

my husband no longer works for LDS Family Services.

it was my husband’s dream job, but it has somehow morphed into something less so. my feelings on the situation are soo complex mostly because i still like the way LDSFS does adoption (for the most part) and i am on the National Board for Families Supporting Adoption (which is run by LDSFS).

but in my soul i only feel one thing:

freeeeeeeeeeeeeedoooooooooooooom!

i may or may not have acted this out in r house last night.
tonight i may even try it in full blue make-up. how awesome would that be?

i cannot tell you how many times i have been called a conflict of interest to my husband’s career. no more, friends. no. more.

so please, raise a glass of your favorite beverage (be it adult or otherwise) to this man whom i love so dearly and whom we all call mr. r.

here’s to new adventures! something fresh!

“Gonna be fresh today. Straight off the ground. Tasting fresh. Freshalicious! Ziploc fresh.” ~Madagascar

love you, baby.

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Kristina P. said on January 20, 2011 at 7:42 pm

Yay! Congrats! You'll have to message me and tell me where he's working now.

mrs. r said on January 20, 2011 at 7:45 pm

he has an offer from Child and Family Empowerment Services (or something like that) that he is seriously considering. ;)

i will message you with the deets. :)

kimsueellen said on January 20, 2011 at 7:45 pm

Big, gigantic hugs. Let's sell TONS of jewelry this week to celebrate. Love you.

Tara said on January 20, 2011 at 7:49 pm

YAY! Congratulations! Now your past few status updates make sense…:) Congrats to you guys!! Make it fresh! (ps. LOVE Madagascar :))

JLBills said on January 20, 2011 at 7:50 pm

yes please let us know where he works so that i can refer people to him!! You guys are amazing!! You rock!! FOREVER strong!! Jessa

HunDuddle Hussy said on January 20, 2011 at 7:55 pm

exciting!! i hope we're KINDA neighbors.

Randi said on January 20, 2011 at 7:58 pm

good luck!!!! enjoy the freedom!

Brenda said on January 20, 2011 at 8:18 pm

Josh and Lindsey….I wish only good things to come your way!!! You are amazing and will do amazing things! I feel sad that the agency lost out on someone so passionate about adoption….someone who understands what is means to love adoption. I am rooting for you!
Sending big Hugs!!!

Bekah: said on January 20, 2011 at 8:20 pm

Congrats!

My Dad worked for LDSFS for years until he too quit and worked for the NCFA. I know it was a much needed change for him as well.

Do you have Steve Sunday's contact info? He was a good friend of my Dad's and I want to get in touch with him. michaelandbekah@gmail.com

Thanks!

zoo keeper said on January 20, 2011 at 8:25 pm

oh such good news! i hate contention in all it's forms!

Mandy @ The Party of 3 said on January 20, 2011 at 8:49 pm

yay!!:) Congrats to you guys! New Year = New Start!

Heather said on January 21, 2011 at 12:57 am

YAY! I hope he finds the perfect thing. You guys are so talented and have so much to offer.. when allowed to :)

Haven't checked in in a while.. Jack has asthma so we've been barricaded indoors all winter.. which leads to the winter blues for me.. so.. anyhoo.. hope you are good. We're hanging in! Miss you love.

c.e.l.i.n.a said on January 21, 2011 at 1:04 am

Brenda said on January 21, 2011 at 3:31 am

Lindsey…child and family empowerment services is owned and run by the lady who I went to for counseling! She is wonderful!!!!!!! I just emailed her today actually. Let me know what happens with it. luvs!

Katie said on January 21, 2011 at 9:52 am

Wow. What a big change! I know how freeing (though sometimes a little scary) to get out of a bad situation. I am really happy for you, and wish you all the best in your new adventure.

Elizabeth and Brian said on January 21, 2011 at 4:18 pm

Can he do some supervision to get you by? We've been paying a LCSW each week for supervision towards my husband's LCPC licensure for a year now. So glad it is over. The lady has 5 other people she supervises each week. Nice little side business. $30-$150 each supervision hour. Brian is also on-call at few hospitals in the area for as needed on-call crisis work. Just some ideas to get you by.