Leaving...

When Michael and I first started talking about moving somewhere far away, over a year ago, I totally was NOT ready, even though the idea of it appealed to me. I just needed some more time. So when it came up again this past December, I felt a total peace and knew that this was it, time to go. So here we are, 7 days until we leave...done with my job, getting together with friends to say good bye, spending time with family trying to make as many memories as possible, taking care of all the "loose-ends"... We baby sat my niece Molly tonight for the last time (one of our favorite things to do- Molly especially adores Michael!), and as I was singing the same song I have sang to her at bedtime since she was teeny-tiny, it finally started to sink in. We are moving away. We have no idea when we'll be back. I don't know when I'll get to put Molly to bed again, or sing that special song to her in person. EVERYTHING is about to change. Change. A lot of people can't handle it. Some people can't live without it. I've always been somewhere in the middle. I know that change is hard, but I believe that change is good. I want to live a full, exciting, loving life without regrets, and for me and Michael, right now that requires change. We are so excited for the great adventure ahead of us and know that some wonderful experiences are in store. We will miss the people and places and everyday stuff that have made up our life together so far, and are so grateful for all of the support and love we have received; however, we are also looking forward to this next season of being alone, just the two of us, depending only on each other and God, and growing deeper in our love for each other. We are living our lives! Present in each moment, striving to be better and stronger! And perhaps, we might just inspire one or two people along the way to follow their dreams...

My First Time

Well, hello blogger world! Here I am! I have been purely a spectator until now, but after being nudged a bit by a fantastic blogging friend, I've decided to take the plunge...we'll see how well I do keeping this up :) My husband Michael and I are moving to Hawaii in about 1 1/2 weeks, and yesterday was my last day at my wonderful job, so with all the changes happening, I figured it was as good a time as any to add one more thing. I'm hoping to use this arena to keep in contact with family and friends while we are gone, and keep them all up-to-date with our lives. Good luck to me!