Endings and Beginnings

It's been almost a week since I lost my Maggie. Each day is a little easier but it's still hard to accept that she's gone. While my time with her has ended, my memories of all the happiness, companionship and unyielding devotion she gave me will live forever in my heart. I picked up her ashes from Kettering Animal Hospital today... that was an incredibly difficult drive home.

Then, a couple of hours ago, I received a phone call that could very well be a new phase of my career. I am close to accepting a new job, and may start as soon as next Monday, March 3rd. I'm going to be leveraging my skills and experience in a different type of software company, and I'm very fortunate to have this rare opportunity.

What a strange sensation... simultaneously feeling the pain of losing my best friend while being excited about starting a fantastic new job.