Wish me luck

[hiding in plain sight]

I have made a pretty big life change recently. I have taken a new job in a new city and the last few weeks have seen quite a bit of change.

My kids are adults and so they are not coming with us on the move and it is just me and Mrs. HIPS. I now no longer live in the beautiful country or mormondom.

The beautiful part of the past few weeks is that I have not gone to church for 4 weeks. Woot!

But this sunday will be my first time to attend our new ward. On the positive side, moving to a new place, an LDS ward will provide immediate associations for my wife. Moves are pretty challenging for her since she doesn't work and I have now pulled her from her circle of friends. So I have no regrets for going to church.

But the problem is, I will now be living in the same ward as my mormon boss. Hmmmmm. I have told him I am a heretic, but he has no idea how far gone I really am. We are also pretty good friends and have worked together for the last 9 years.

I know. I know. You will ask me how could I have worked with my boss for the last 9 years but I have just now moved and started a new job. Well. That statement is still true and I think you can figure out how.

Wish me luck. Since I will be in the same ward as my boss, I am going to have to stay under cover for quite some time to come.

I was kind of looking forward to being more open about my lack of faith. But there is no way I am going to complicate my employment and my wife establishing a new network of friends. So I will keep on with the charade.

Again. Please wish me luck.

[wtfluff]

Good luck, and congrats on the new employment.

[w2mz]

Good luck in both your new job and with the ward HiPS! I've been wondering how the transition was going for you and your DW. Exciting times, and a great new adventure!

Remember to let the gang know when you're back in town and have a few min free so we can do lunch or a quick hike.

You are definitely one of the good guys. You have helped lots of people as they navigate this side of a faith crisis. And I'm one of those recipients...

Good luck and thank you for everything!!

[Red Ryder]

Good luck.

Iron that blue shirt with a little extra starch and leave the tie at home. That should do the trick.