Something on the horizon?

Recently Mike began noticing a trend in the nursing field. While there are plenty of floor nursing jobs available, he isn't seeing positions for upper management. It seems that the more seasoned nurses just aren't giving up their positions as easily as they once did. Add to that the fact that have a " clinical nurse specialist" on the floor may seem to be somewhat over a luxury in these times. This is bad news for Mike since his dreams include becoming a CNS and , eventually, a PhD in nursing. All those things, plus the need for Mike to find a CNS to work with in clinicals next year , have caused us to take a good hard look at our future and whether Michigan is really the best place for us to pursue our hopes and dreams. While you'd think I ( a Colorado girl to the core) would be over the moon at the prospect, there are lots of details that would need to be worked out in order for me to feel comfortable plucking our family from it's comfy spot here in Michigan for the open possibilities of Colorado. The thought of being closer to our family and friends is exciting on one hand but incredibly sad on other . It seems that going " home" would mean leaving the life and family we've created here. The first few years in Michigan were tough for me. I'd just left my family and all I'd known for a place where I wasn't really sure of myself . Once I saw that I needed to MAKE a life for me here, the world opened up and with it, a wonderful support system- people I'd miss more than I can even say.

In all of this, I guess I am asking for prayers of discernment. We want to follow God's plan for us but it's hard when we're not exactly sure what those plans are. We appreciate your prayers and you'd better believe we'll be back with more info as soon as we know it!
Mx3