Michael, The New Program Director

There have been many changes at karate all at once. I'll make a list:

• Debbie was laid off.
• Jessica became the new FDA (front desk administrator)
• Scott's the new Lead instructor
• Michael is now the Program Director

Michael's new position basically means he's in charge of the growth of our school. He will now do all the intro lessons and less teaching. They also gave him a raise.

So now it looks like we won't be moving to Idaho, here's why: Knowing we have the ambition to open our own studio, the Lawrences mentioned Michael possibly taking over the Spanish Fork school. Wouldn't that be great? We wouldn't have to start from scratch. This is something I never dreamed to be possible. We could start off and already be successful! I better avoid getting my hopes up too high.... but seriously, that would be awesome!

The Lawrences also hired some guy in Tennessee who  is supposed to help the business to become more successful. They're flying Michael out there for a week to train with him. He'll learn a new way to do intros and how to run a successful dojo. He's leaving on Sunday and flying back Saturday. I know this is a good opportunity and everything but I really wish he could just stay here. What am I going to do without my hubby for a week? I haven't slept alone since we've been married. I'm going to miss him so much! I wish they would just fly me to Tennessee too! I could be trained on running a studio also. We are going to be partners once we have our own school, after all. 

I wish the Lawrences would let me be more involved. I feel like I'm only still an employee because they feel like they need to keep the Intro Master's wife on so Michael will stay with them. 

At least I'll be very involved once Michael and I have our own school....

I just have to be patient.