Well, we got the official word from Rotary International today. I've been assigned to University of Edinburgh! Of course we would have been willing to go to any of the five schools I listed, but Edinburgh has always been the top choice.
Starting a PhD program would be enough, having a baby would be enough, moving to another country would be enough... but doing all of this in one year is quite overwhelming. Knowing our destination really helps a lot, because now we can begin some concrete planning. My sister Suzanne is going to travel with us and stay for a couple of weeks to help us get settled and help with the baby. We'll also have a Rotary host in Edinburgh who will help make us feel welcome.
And of course the puppies... Samson and Chelsea will have a new home with my sister Bonnie and her family beginning next summer. They will both be twelve next year. I know that Ellie and Connor and the new baby Bosak will keep them on their toes/paws and keep them from growing old too fast... hey, is someone cutting onions in here?