Well, moving week is behind us now. And I’m thankful.
At the same time, it was hard to say goodbye to our old place. I have some wonderful memories of being there, and even more great memories of living in that area. Over the last eight years, we haven’t moved any further than about 10 minutes’ distance from any one place, even though we lived in four different houses in that time.
This time, it’s four hours away. And I miss our friends from over there.
Still, I can’t help but be thankful. We aren’t renting any more. Yes, we’ve got a mortgage, but this is our house. We were able to choose where we could go. And I love this place already, even though we’ve only lived in it for a week! We have wonderful friends over here, and I’m looking forward to getting to know them (and others in the area) even better over the next few years.
During this move, I’ve realized I’m also very thankful for my memories. While it was hard to say goodbye to an area that was very much home for eight years, I’m thankful that I can remember all the good things that happened there. Like I wrote the day before we moved,
“There will always be a part of me left behind here. Life was lived to its fullest many days. There were heartaches and joys in the three years we’ve lived in this house—one dear sibling was added to the family, and another was taken away. I’m thankful for the time we’ve spent here, and the memories, and in some ways, I’ll miss it.”
Now, we’re working on developing new memories…growing deeper as a family, getting to know each other better. We’re all thrilled that my oldest brother can live with us again, since his work is only six minutes’ drive away. We love being able to hang out again.
God is good.
These guys? They’re experts at this unloading thing by now!
We’re still settling in, for sure. I haven’t finished unpacking yet, because I don’t have a place to hang my dresses yet. I’m thankful for room in Mom’s closet, and for the fact that an old solid-wood wardrobe was left here, which I’m currently refinishing (that post will be coming soon!). The house is mostly tidy now, and Mom got all our books sorted and up on shelves again which is wonderful! I love seeing all our books together in one place. Makes me want to get reading again. 🙂
There’s this huge old ivy bush at the front of our place, and right now my youngest siblings are having heaps of fun climbing to the top and bouncing down the sides. I love watching them play together and enjoy each other’s company! God is good! I’m so thankful for all He’s done!
Well, I’d better get out and do some more sanding on the wardrobe. I glued a few cracks this morning (one that I inadvertently crunched earlier after I glued and sanded it a couple days ago—oops!). Just a bit more to do there, I think, and then I can apply the stain/varnish stuff. Can’t wait to see what it looks like in the end!
What are you working on right now? What’s one memory that you have that you’re thankful for?
Oh, I’m glad you’re getting settled and enjoying it there!
I’m working mostly on keeping up with things and writing and reading. =)
Memory I’m thankful for? Watching a meteor shower in the middle of the crisp night with family! =D
Blessings to you and your family!
Liberty Bluebelle
“Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” II Corinthians 3:17
Keeping up with things can be hard, huh? I’m still working on making that more of a consistent habit. And working on catching up on reading–I’m behind on my yearly goal, and have had hardly any time the last few weeks to read. 🙂 But good job on trying–you can do it!
Oooh…meteor showers are the best. There was one chilly night we heard there were southern lights visible, so all of us children headed out to see if we could spot them. We didn’t, but came in richly blessed with beautiful meteor sightings shared together! So much fun!
Blessings to you and yours, too!