Thursday, September 04, 2003
Cedar(ville) Fever
My sister-in-law, Terry, e-mailed and called me to tell me about a position for Michael at Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio (where she works). I won't go into the details of it since Michael has already blogged about it. It's not quite a conspiracy to get him to move to Ohio -- yet. But after my mom found out the job opening, she had to call to find out what we thought.
Cedarville is an itty bitty town in Ohio just east of Xenia (where a HUGE tornado hit in 1974) and south of Springfield. More important, though, is its proximity to Centerville -- my home town. My folks are there. My brother and his family are nearby. "Home" is calling me.
My friend, Kim, moved back to her home (or close to it) last year. Her father passed away not long after they got there. Another friend, Rebekah, moved back home after her father passed away so she could be closer to her mother. While my parents are in excellent health, I know that life is short. We lost 3 friends in the last couple of months -- ages 48, 53 and 57. Two of those were sudden and totally unexpected. I would love to be closer to my family during their "twilight" years.
Oh, and did I mention how close to WAYNEsville this place is?? There's Wayne County, Wayne Township, and Waynesville. There's even a town called Wayne. We were meant to be there.
And then there's the food. I can taste the Skyline now. Oooh, and Marion's pizza. Thin crust... light sauce... great cheese... and ham. And Montgomery Inn ribs.
Oh yeah, and I miss my parents.
But home is where the heart is. And home is where the love of my life is. And, for now, that's right here. Besides... I'd miss the Spurs too much, right? And church. And friends. But still... I remain hopeful. One day, Michael Main, you're going to live in Ohio and you're going to LOVE IT!
My sister-in-law, Terry, e-mailed and called me to tell me about a position for Michael at Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio (where she works). I won't go into the details of it since Michael has already blogged about it. It's not quite a conspiracy to get him to move to Ohio -- yet. But after my mom found out the job opening, she had to call to find out what we thought.
Cedarville is an itty bitty town in Ohio just east of Xenia (where a HUGE tornado hit in 1974) and south of Springfield. More important, though, is its proximity to Centerville -- my home town. My folks are there. My brother and his family are nearby. "Home" is calling me.
My friend, Kim, moved back to her home (or close to it) last year. Her father passed away not long after they got there. Another friend, Rebekah, moved back home after her father passed away so she could be closer to her mother. While my parents are in excellent health, I know that life is short. We lost 3 friends in the last couple of months -- ages 48, 53 and 57. Two of those were sudden and totally unexpected. I would love to be closer to my family during their "twilight" years.
Oh, and did I mention how close to WAYNEsville this place is?? There's Wayne County, Wayne Township, and Waynesville. There's even a town called Wayne. We were meant to be there.
And then there's the food. I can taste the Skyline now. Oooh, and Marion's pizza. Thin crust... light sauce... great cheese... and ham. And Montgomery Inn ribs.
Oh yeah, and I miss my parents.
But home is where the heart is. And home is where the love of my life is. And, for now, that's right here. Besides... I'd miss the Spurs too much, right? And church. And friends. But still... I remain hopeful. One day, Michael Main, you're going to live in Ohio and you're going to LOVE IT!
