GO BOBCATS!!!!!!!!!!!!

A couple months ago, Hans flew out to Ohio University in Athens, Ohio to interview for a tenure track position in the journalism Department. He was competing against 3 other applicants, one of which is also a Missouri student. The decision could go anyway, however, when Hans came home I knew he had a great shot at the job. I could tell that his research presentation and teaching presentation had gone well just by his demeanor. So we sat back and waited. While we waited, Hans visited Oklahoma for an interview, had a phone interview with the University of Michigan, and talked a bit with a University in Arkansas.
Hans did get an offer from the University of Ohio, and after a small amount of negotiation, and some serious area research, Hans will be joining the faculty in Ohio this September. YAY!!!!!!
Now that is done, I will freely admit that I was so worried about moving even farther away from both of our home states, and families. Not to mention I know nothing about Ohio. Really. First thing was to get out the map and have a look. then I went to the Athens Chamber of Commerce website and did some searching. Not much close, and definitely no Costco... but alas they do have a small restaurant downtown that serves crepes. After praying and pondering I have really come to feel great about our decision. It will be a great experience for our family, and provide yet one more interesting destination for our friends and family to visit. So please PLEASE come visit us (and have crepes)! And most of all, thank you all. Your love and support have helped us feel not quite so far away from home. GO BOBCATS!!!!!!!!!!!!