Cha Cha Cha Changes

Hello, my name is Jana Cooley and I am a horrible blogger. There, I feel better.

We have some pretty big changes since I last blogged. Justin was hired as Raleigh High School's new head coach! It's so excited and completely scary all at the same time. Of course I was extremely happy for him when he was offered the job but the way my mind works started to think about all of the logistics that come with the new position. I knew Justin would eventually get a HC position, it was just a matter of when it would happen.

So now here we are.....TRYING to sell our home, waiting to find out if I will have a job, and searching for a daycare for the kids. No worries.....right?

It's very bittersweet to move on to a new school. It's been in the back of my mind since we've been at West and I knew when the day came it would be tough. We have LOVED our time at West Jones. We work for three amazing administrators. I'm not just throwing that in here to brown nose because none of them will read this. They all have been truly wonderful to work for. Very supportive and easy going.....a teacher's dream to say the least. The staff at West is also outstanding and both of us have made lifelong friends with some. We will really miss the support from all of the parents and fans. It's always a fantastic feeling when you have a supportive program like West is blessed with. Then there is the coaching staff. A family that always knows what it's like in the "coaching" world......what it's REALLY like! I have formed bonds with several of them and have even emerged with a best friend Sarah Welch. When a coach leaves they always want to bring at least one coach with them. Unfortunatly, Justin won't be bringing any of those fantastic coaches with him. That brings me to another issue....new coaches wives. It's pretty important or helpful to have a connection with the coaches wives. I've heard it being referred to as a "club". I don't care for that term. We just know what it's like to be married to a coach....the same way I'm sure a doctor's wife or oilfield worker's wife knows the ups and downs of that business. Anywho, like I said I've been slightly stressing over all of the factors with this big move. Of course I hope my kids adjust well. New town, new house, and new school. I pray all of the time they will be the type of children that make friends easily and adapt well to change because that is what their life will/could be like depending on Justin's career. Then their is the issue of selling our home. I like living in the same community as the school we are at. It helps us make that connection with everyone especially the kids. I also don't want to commute back and forth. During football season I would like Justin to be able to get home before the kids go to sleep. Living in Raleigh would help!! Justin can NEVER say that I'm not a supportive wife. As a born and raised Ole Miss fan, it's basically against God's will for me to wear any shade of maroon. :)

Ok, I'll wrap up because I'm sure you are tired of reading this. Our little family is about to start an exciting and uncertain journey. I guess it's the fear of the unknown and the excitement of something new that is honestly overwhelming at times. I have complete faith that Justin will do an amazing job and I can't wait to see what the future holds!!

Go Lions!!!