After waiting a week with no news about Matthew's start date, we decided he ought to go to NJ to see if he can't get his transfer papers signed in person. Thanks to Dad's awesome connections, he flew out last night after subbing and arrived in Philadelphia at 1:15 am. He spent the night in the USO at the airport, picked up his rental car this morning and made some progress.
It turns out that the person in the unit who requested the position to be filled had no idea that he was selected. They've done the reoranization in that unit like they did here, so that is where a lot of the confusion is coming in. They are excited that he will be the UA, but if he is "downstairs" with all the other admins, he won't have to transfer to their unit. He can attend any unit he wants, otherwise he'll need to be officially transferred there. So, the people that are in charge there are trying to get that all sorted so he can get the paperwork finished. They want him to start ASAP.
Matthew was also able to do some networking regarding housing. The apartments next to the unit are no good, but he has some good leads after talking to the Bishop and Ward Mission Leader tonight (of the 2nd ward.) Apparently he ended up having to play the piano for a baptism tonight! lol They've recommended the apartments the missionaries are in :) I felt really good about those when he mentioned them. He has an appointment tomorrow to look at another apt and he'll add the missionaries' to the list.
By 11 am we both knew that it was worth the expensive of this little trip up north. YAY!
In regards to my previous post, I told Matthew what happened on Mother's Day. He doesn't like the idea of me being pg while he is gone either. I think our odds are pretty good though. My body seems to have decided to work exceptionally well so far this cycle with a perfect looking chart. We'll see how long my LP is though. I'm already on day 3.
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