I Promise, I Won’t Be Gone Long
Last Thursday I packed the remaining items at 449 N. Bailey Street and watched silently as the moving truck rumbled down the street. Inside the truck was the sum of my earthly possessions - squeezed into twelve feet of space in the back of the semi. I don’t consider myself to be someone who is tied to material things; this move is a personal test of that theory. Some things that were important a few years ago are simply no longer important.
I got emotional as the reality of the move set in. I remember the elation that I felt when Adam and I moved into our house just three years ago. I always considered the house to be a gift from God. In some ways I feel like I failed. Adam and I were never able to fulfill our dreams for the house and there is a part of me that feels sad because of it. I could always picture myself in that house years from now with grandkids filling the rooms. On the other hand I feel relief. There was always too much work to do and not enough time or money.
Anyway, back to the move.
After looking into the cost of flying our yellow lab across the country Adam decided that it would be easier to drive. He, Megan and Stoney the dog left by car on Sunday. Paul and I (and Lovely the cat) fly out on Thursday. We are staying at my parent’s house until then. I can’t gaurantee that I will be able to write regularly until I am reunited with my computer. After the busy-ness of the last few weeks it feels good to take a few days off. I promise that I won’t be gone long. I can’t wait to share more when I get to my new home in San Diego.
August 11th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
Hope that the move goes slowly!
August 12th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
We will truly miss your family!! I hope that Todd and I can get out there sometime to visit. Maybe when it gets bitter cold here. lol
August 12th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
I’ve been thinking about you these days & am praying that everything goes smoothly. I always felt in the “good-bye” stage that I would never be able to put down roots again like I had before, but God always surprised me with unexpected friendships and life lines. I’m praying that for you & for the kids too. I hope your time w/ your folks will be a special time together.
August 13th, 2008 at 4:37 am
Have a safe flight! You’re going to love San Diego!
August 13th, 2008 at 10:32 am
Can’t wait to see you Thursday. This trip would have been so much more awesome-er with you.
August 13th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
I am so sad that the summer flew by and we didn’t get a chance to get the kids together! We all watched Adam’s videos of his travels with Megan and Stoney. Cute, funny, touching and sad! I hope you enjoy your new home and life in San Diego. We will miss you and will keep checking your sites for updates! Tell Megan and Paul the Kennedy and Olivia are thinking of them and will miss them!
August 13th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
We’ll be thinking of you (and Paul & Lovely) as we’re taking the 2 kiddos down to San Jose to visit my brother-in-law and his family this weekend. Off to CA we all go!
Wishing you safe travels and a warm “homecoming” to your new stomping grounds!