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We're moving...
5/6/2008
Our little family has big news…we are moving from Martinsville to Dayton, Ohio. We have not shared all that has been going on in our family with those of you in cyber-world because things have been a bit stressful. Colin learned in November that due to reorganization at Carlisle School his position of Upper School Director would no longer exist. Colin has spent countless hours traveling and interviewing for various positions across the east coast. He was offered a position that answers many prayers we have had over the last several months. Colin will be the Director of College Counseling of a PS-12 day school in Dayton. Colin was very impressed with what he experienced during his interview and feels it is the right place for us. Both of the children can attend the school and Colin will be doing what he loves.

While we very much have loved Carlisle School, the Martinsville community and all of our amazing friends here, we had to look for another opportunity. We told Morgan last night and while we explained it to her she bravely said things like, “oh great dad that sounds good…sure I know I’ll like Dayton…sounds like a good move…” she then dissolved into tears within moments of her dad leaving the room. She wept, as did I, for we have all come to love this place and these people. But as I spoke to Morgan, saying all the things a parent is supposed to say to help a child handle a tough situation like this, I healed a bit as well. We have made lifelong friends in our five years here. Carlisle School is part of us. This school supported us when we needed them most and got behind us with the simple motto of “Stay Strong, Morgan. We Believe!” Well when all is said and done, I still believe in this school, a school that is good and will prosper even in our absence. So we now say to everyone at Carlisle and here in Martinsville: Thank you for loving our family as you have. We could not have done it without you. This is a truly special place that somehow will survive these hard economic times. So “Stay Strong Carlisle and Martinsville, We Believe!”