Saturday, September 22nd
It’s been a rough morning.. haven’t been able to stop thinking about Kerrie and that last morning when we talked to her about the treatment not working. She wanted to keep trying, but Mom and the doctor had to keep telling her it wasn’t working. She just laid back and resigned herself to it. I wish I could just erase that whole memory.. today it is haunting me for some reason.
I don’t want this whole post to be depressing, so I will try to just wipe away the tears and tell you my news…
I’m moving to Virginia.
On May 1st I was asked to take a job at our park in Virginia, but told them I couldn’t go. There was no way I was moving that far away. They asked if I would be able to go in July or August and I told them we’d have to wait and see… I wasn’t leaving my sister right now and it would depend on how things went. I called Mom right after I walked out of that meeting and she told me Henry Ford had called, Kerrie’s counts had dropped and she had to move back into the hospital the next day. I went back to my GM and told him I wasn’t going anywhere… any time… and that I couldn’t move anywhere until my sister was better or it was all over.
Well, it’s time for me to go now… I don’t have an exact date, but will be leaving some time between October 15th and November 5th.
Part of me is excited… Kings Dominion is a beautiful park and it’s in a nice part of the country. Part of me is sad to be going so far away. Leaving all my friends and everyone I know and starting over again… so far away from home.
I had told Kerrie about this move, back in May, and she said I had to take the job because she was coming with me. At the time, I laughed and said that I thought that was a great idea but I wasn’t sure Dr. Jana would want to move to Virginia… but I kept thinking about the day Kerrie would be well enough that she could move there with me.
Kerrie, I’m still going to need you there with me.. so you’d better start packing.
I miss her so much today…
Jenn
14 Comments
Jen (chris)
Sounds like a great opportunity for you Jenn..Hope you’ll get to come up to Vassar to see us before you go…We would love to see you and your mom soon! Good Luck!
Mom
Dear Jenn,
Every time I think about your move I remember that day when you called and I had just told Kerrie that she had to go back to the hospital. She got on the phone with you and said “Jenn, you have to take the job, you have to go. It’s OK,because I’m going with you. I’m going to live with you”. I have been remembering too, and it’s been a rough few days, but I know that Kerrie is going too. She told you she would and she’ll be there. Love you Jenn and see you soon.
Mom
heather anderson
Hi Jenn
You know I just moved back here from there. So I would love to help you if you would like. We had a season pass since Jordan was born…The area is actually alot like Geaga lake. When I lived there and found out Cedar fair bought it I was so excited. I would love to talk you !
Cousin Pat
Congratulations, Jenn! It’s exciting that a new chapter is opeining in your life.
Best Wishes, Pat
Chris
Congratulations Jenn. This will be a great time to re-invent your life. I wish you the best in your new adventure. Keep in touch. This sounds like all the excuse I need to take that vacation to the East coast. Talk to you later.
Chris
Shane Garver
Thats great! What will you be doing there? Still HR or something different? I’m VERY curious and must find out! =)
Cousin Kathy
Congratuations Jenn! You will be a neighbor to me! We are about 2 hours from Kings Dominion. Know that Kerrie will be there with you. She is with all of us every day. Love you, Kathy
Sandy Maynerich
Congratuations Jenn. I know it’s going to be hard but once you get settled in you will alright. Kerrie is going to be with you all the way. I know she is proud of you for taking this job you deserve a change since you have been with Cedar Point for a very long time.
Jenn if you want to let out your depression on here I do not think anyone on here would mind. Just let it out if you want to and that also goes for you to Joan.
I really miss Kerrie too and I do cry now I start thinking hard about her. But I know she is watching us and making sure were alright.
Please be careful when you move down there and please let us know you made it alright ok.
Thanks
Sandy
Sandra Walter
Dear Jenn,
Congratulations to you!! Don’t look back and say “what if”. Go and enjoy the ride knowing your sister is watching and holding your hand. Wishing you only the best!
Nicole Petricca
Congratulations Jenn! We all know how hard you have worked to get where you are. Kerrie is very proud of you and a part of her is always with us. Even now she reaches out and touches our lives and even those around us. I had lunch with someone I used to work with last week. She told me that she passes a field of sunflowers every day and says a little prayer for Kerrie every time she sees it even though she never knew her. It’s amazing how much love we all have to share and how much it spreads around us.
Deb Kayga
Congrats Jen!!! Maybe Kerrie knew all along that she would be going with you–I’m sure she is and always will be close by your side!! Good Luck in your new adventure, don’t look back–just go for it. Your sis would have! Deb