On the serious side

so we moved to Perth with the hopes of adventure. We have seen the Indian Ocean at sunset, we have BBq'd on the beach and went to Bali at Christmas. My kids are thriving and I have even made a few friends. I really like it here. So here is the issue, Curtis has an amazing opportunity, he is one of only 7 people in the world who know how to run a new tool designed by Weatherford. Now Weatherford Slickline, the division he works for here is just starting and is a bit slow, They have made up for this by giving him courses that will only advance him back in Canada, they have provided us a trip home a year and have made it possible for us to live here while they get everthing sorted out as per the comapny stuff. Curtis (husband) was hoping that a few of his buddies back home would come over to Perth and work with him., well 2 of his closest buddies have fell in love and are doing really well where they are in Canada. they have just told him that they were no longer thinking that Australia was in there best interest.. I have to agree with them. Due to their lack of experience they would not be offred the same package that Curtis was and with the lack of work thus far, I also think that it would be not in their best interest to leave what they have on a maybe. For us it has been worth it. Both the ups and the downs has brought us closer as a family and the rewards to his career are priceless, even if they don't count for much here. He is missing his friends and I understand that. Curtis has been waiting for the last 7 months for his friend that will not come, while I knew that mine would never come to vistit. I made new ones and kept in touch with the great ones I had for when I return to Canada. It all came to a head tonight, combined with too much scotch, the pity party has begun, he also found out that this father and mother who had quit smoking due to his fathers heart attack a year and a half ago have started again, which means that I am not to answer their calls, in case it is another bad news call, due to their stupidity. It is hard to be the supportive wife to a husband who doesn't want to listen to reason right now. I know that tomorrow when sobriety hits that it will all make a bit more sense to him. I also know that he feels less than worthy because he is slow at work and not bring in the money he used to. It is still all that we need and the experience is worth more than I can put into words. We are not suffering and in fact are doing just fine. We have had to alternate our lifestyle a bit, but I think for the good. Thanks for listening to me bitch and moan. I sure hope he sees what an oppourtunty we have here and does not take it for granted. My rule is to regret the things you have done and not the things you didn't.