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Four years ago we made a decision to take a chance on an opportunity. It would mean moving our family, starting new jobs in an unfamiliar place and leaving friends. However, it also held opportunities for more time together, living in a beautiful place, meeting new people and being closer to my family.
As I look back, the details leading up to our move are kind of blurry; however, the people involved are crystal clear. The times spent with my friends, the last days at work and the many going away events will always be held close to me heart.
The same is true for the new place we were to start calling home. I don't remember all the details that at the time were probably reasons to stress. What I do remember are the people. The realtor that helped us with housing, the welcoming staff at the resort and the amazing preschool staff at Cate's new school. This helps me remember that many details, even those that seem the most important, fade over the years, but the people that help in your transition will leave a lasting impact.
There is a friend, that was huge in my transition, who is making a big move next week. Although I am really sad to see her leave, I know how much she wants this and for that I am happy. She has been a bright spot in my work life for almost four years, and I will miss her terribly. I hope some of the opportunities with friends before she leaves will help create lasting memories for her to take along on this move. She will be missed by many of us, but we can't wait to see and hear all about her return back to her home state of Florida. She has wanted it for a long time, and I am so happy she is finally able to do it.
Change is never easy. Many times it holds mixed emotions and unknown outcomes. These can often cause us to wait years for what feels like the right moment to finally make the leap. Then there are moments where the change is so necessary that we jump blindly into the unknown and hope for the best. Each of these directional changes in life have helped create the path that has led us to now. There will certainly be more changes in my life, and I hope to face each one with supportive and loving people by my side. It is the people that mean the most.
