On the Move

Cassie wrote out our family pros and cons list

I have had many adventures in life. Many of them came as the result of change. Sometimes I have created the change, like having another baby or going back to school. Some of the changes have come because of other's choices, like when Buick decided it was time to promote my dad and move us to another city( this happened a lot).

Now a new adventure has been presented as Jon takes a job in Nashville.  I am excited, nervous and feel less prepared as I think of all that this adventure implies. I feel a bit old and set in my ways as I face this change.

 The joys of reuniting with friends in Nashville will make me happy. The nervousness of my kids on their first day of school will tie my stomach in knots!! Moving away from my parents makes me sad. Getting this house ready to sell makes me crazy. Leaving behind my school experience and friendships makes me depressed.

But there is a strength that I have always been able to rely on when any change has come my way.

I know who I am.

I know I can face anything with joy.

I know I can conquer and encourage myself and my family to face our new adventure with determination. But most of all...

 I know who I belong to and I know He wants me to be happy.

"Knowing" is a strong force against doubt and fear and it will be the catalyst that brings me peace in my newest adventure or with whatever adventure comes my way.