move

So … I mentioned recently there were some changes on the horizon … and then I posted the song “Move” the other day …

When life won’t play along
And right keeps going wrong
And I can’t seem to find my way
I know where I am found
So I won’t let it drag me down
Oh, I’ll keep dancing anyway

I’m gonna move (move)
I’m gonna move (move)
I’m gonna move (I’m gonna move)

I’ve got to hold ‘er steady

Keep my head in the game
Everything is about to change
Everything is about to change

This hurt is getting heavy
But I’m not about to cave
Everything is about to change
There’s gonna be brighter days

I just might bend but won’t break
As long as I can see your face


And that’s just what I went and did … I moved.  As I’ve mentioned, our family is going through a difficult time right now … unfortunately I’ve learned the more difficult the circumstance, the smaller your surrounding {town} suddenly gets.  Taylor did not feel safe and the stress of the whole situation was affecting my health.  For the most part, the girls were pretty protected, but in a few short years, I’m afraid they’d find themselves smack dab in the middle of fishbowl 101.  Something I will fight to protect them from.

So as difficult and stressful as a move is, ultimately, it was the best thing for my family.

We moved a month ago.  To North Carolina.  We’ve had our ups and downs, but overall … I’m thankful we did it.

Looking back to the lyrics of the song … I’ve never been one to sit idyl.  I’m a strong advocate of changing your surroundings if you need to move forward.  Stuck in a job or career?  Change it.  Looking for a new adventure?  Find it.  Interested in a new hobby?  Research it.

Again, why sit and wallow in complaints?  You are the only one that can make a change.

So, what of that move of ours?  Our house wasn’t quite ready to move into when we arrived, so we stayed at the waterpark for a few days first … I was quite smitten with the “cubs in hibernation” notation.

When the house was finally ready, the crazy of unloading a semi full of boxes started … it took two full days to unload the boxes off the truck!  A minor meltdown on my part had my mommy in town and helping the very next day.  I couldn’t have done it without her!  Thank you mom!

The girls seemed oblivious to the chaos surrounding them!  I suppose it’s probably better that way …

Our new home sits on the lake, and given the warmer climate I’m able to spend my morning devotion time outside on the patio.  I took this photo during said devotion  …


And in the evening, we are blessed with views like this …

And even a game or two of bocce ball.

Our life is still a whole lotta crazy, with an abundance of healing that needs to take place.  But I think we’re finally on the right path …

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