If anyone is reading my list, I'm serious. I have always lived in Douglas, more specifically, I have always lived in the same house. Moving away is a huge deal to me; I've never been one that have a burning passion to leave my small beloved town- quite the contrare really. .Yet, I'm proud to be pushing out of my comfort zone, this is an intense period of my life. If the question every arises there is always a crazy response or two. Everyone either pats me on the back saying "it's not that far!" or either slaps a hand over their mouth "Oh no! Why there?"
There is an eerily creeping feeling seeping into the cracks of my absolution. I desperately wish that I was born with a "traveling gene." But I wasn't so I know I will have to cope with missing my family, the ability to see my friends instantly, the serene familiarity of streets in Douglas. Does anyone have any advice for a girl like me? If so, tell me all you know. If not, I would greatly appreciate it if I was in your prayers, even if it is just for the simple peace of mind.
To anyone who may question my move? First and foremost, my # 1 defeats everything else that I've mentioned. I am fully devoted to him; even moreso, I feel that I am absolutely doing what Lord wants. So there is no doubt that I should move. I am, without question. But it isn't quite as easy to psych myself into it. Knowing that I am starting out fresh with my most favorite best friend in the entire world, who I love so dearly, is an immense help. I have told him many times that without him. I don't know if I would have the courage to do it! I am so excited though, despite all of my fruitless worries, I know what things will work out. After all, I have got my testimony, my loved ones and my baby boy; what more could I want? (Just please don't say baby or I'll want one of those too.)
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Just no that no matter what anyone says...someone will always have a negative opinion and someone will always have a positive opinion. There is always something good about a city and something bad and most people focus on the bad....I'm thinking you will be an excellent contact on beach trips and shopping trips!! I think you will love the move and I am somewhat envious that you get to venture out and start this new life and it actually be a "whole new life". I think that would be fun. Of course, i'm sort of like you and don't have the "traveling gene"....but I think I would like to find it!
ReplyDeleteI have 3 links that might be helpful to you:
ReplyDelete1) Moving/packing/organizing tips (not all of these apply to you, but I thought it might be helpful anyway): http://thejoyfulorganizer.com/2012/05/15/get-moving-2/
2) Changing your name (add that to the craziness of moving!): http://www.wikihow.com/Change-Your-Name#
3) A talk by Elder Holland titled "Cast Not Away Therefore Your Confidence." : http://speeches.byu.edu/?act=viewitem&id=795&view=1
I hope this helps! I know you'll do great in Jacksonville :-)
PS I definitely have that "traveling gene," but even if you don't, I think life is about how you view what is in front of you. Instead of "scary new place," I see a "grand adventure"! Instead of a trial or difficulty, I see life giving me a dare (and I don't back down).
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