Moving out of state is a big deal. There’s no sugarcoating it. It’s not just about boxes, bubble wrap, and change-of-address forms—it’s about leaving behind pieces of your life that have shaped who you are.
For us, this change comes with so many layers. We’re leaving my parents, good friends, and the church community that has carried us through the highs and lows. On top of that, we’re moving our youngest into a state college—another change wrapped inside the change. And our son? We’re going to be even farther from him, too.
The emotions are real and raw.
I’ve been asked to write a book on navigating big life changes. Here’s my confession: I don’t know if I’m the best person for that job. I’m emotional. I’m messy. I don’t have a “perfect” process for handling transitions. I cry when I’m sad. I cry when I’m happy. And in between? I’m trying to figure out my place in the middle of it all.
We’re packing up the home where we blended families, introduced new pets, hosted holidays, and celebrated milestones. The walls have heard laughter, seen tears, and quietly held our stories. Walking from room to room now, I feel every memory like a gentle nudge—or sometimes a hard punch to the chest.
And yet, in the middle of all the grief, there’s excitement. This next chapter with my amazing husband feels like something we’ve earned. We deserve this fresh start, this opportunity to grow in new ways. But that doesn’t erase the struggle. It’s both/and—grief and gratitude, excitement and exhaustion.
I don’t have a bow to wrap around this story yet. I’m still living it. Maybe the book will come later, after I’ve had time to breathe and settle into whatever “home” becomes next. For now, I’ll keep packing boxes, feeling all the feelings, and trusting that this next chapter will be worth the mess in the middle.
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