Mom’s firm closed at the end of 2008 and even a country-wide search for a new full time position didn’t yield any results. So mom accepted the offer T-Systems in Berlin made and we are now planning our move to Germany. The house is on the market, the household pared down for a lighter-weight move and the apartment in Berlin Friedenau rented. The kids will attend John F. Kennedy in Zehlendorf and mom’s job will start mid July. Wish us luck!