In the last few days many people have heard of our move and have expressed different emotions. It is amazing to me to see just how many people that we have connected with here, from Samantha and Trey's school, to church, mom's group, our building, the neighborhood. I never thought when we were planning our move here that we would be surrounded by so many cool people.
So I have noticed in all of these conversations recently that the same question keeps coming up.
"Are you excited?" I thought I would answer this now because after reflecting I realize that my answer may be different than I thought. I have been saying, "Yes! of course! I can't wait to be by family." And while this is very true I realize as I am saying the words just how much I will miss this city! I'm not just talking about New York City (which of course is fabulous :), but of the life we've created here.
After all this time of wanting so bad to get back to Cali it occurred to me that I need to remember to live in the moment. Sounds simple right?
God brought us here for a special reason and it is through all of these friends around me that I see why. Yes of course Jim has faithfully worked on his doctorate, but I needed a life also. I am eternally grateful for the people that invited me in, it made the city feel not quite so large. Instead of always waiting for the next thing, at least for right now, I am going to live in this city and have a blast with all of these amazing people around me.
And then after we say goodbye I can look forward to the next phase.
2 comments:
rach - good job anwering the question
it's so painful for us that you're leaving; you are such a massive part of the heart of this sweet community here. you're ripping my heart out! :)
love you.
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