The More Things Change The More They Do Not Stay the Same

Stanford University, February 2019

Friends from California, Missouri and everywhere... I have some news.

Jim, my husband, is moving to Palo Alto this summer to head pediatric anesthesia at Stanford. Sammy (our 16 year old) and I supported and encouraged him 150% to step into this position eventhough Sammy, a 10th grader, and I will stay behind in Missouri for two years and a few months to not disrupt his end of high-school. I'm also glad that I have time to help with succession for my job here.

Sammy said: "I would never even think about getting in the way of anyone's dream job" when we were talking about what that meant for our family.

We will be living over two households in the next 28 months. 

It’s exciting and a little scary. 

I do not have a new job lined up yet. Most days I like that. 

I wanted to tell everyone I care for in person (and did for most of our fellows) but it's not efficient.  An email seemed weird. I'm not leaving...just stepping into a transition phase.


I’m counting on you to continue being our tribe in Missouri or California or elsewhere and look forward to seeing you more or at all or to have you visit.  I'm going to want your love and help and ideas as we navigate new waters and go through changes. 

Thank you.

Till Later,

Anne