Moving across the country to a place we've never been has been an adventure. I think when we put the house up for sale with this idea to move to "another place" than California we had thoughts that it would be easy. Just sell the house, pack up and move. That is what we did, after a grueling 15 months on the market and continually knocking down the price we finally sold, packed up and moved. Our move happened so fast after seemingly taking so long that it left us and many of our friends reeling. Things have settled down and we are settling in so I am taking the advice of a friend and starting a blog.
We moved to rural Western Michigan and it is breathtakingly beautiful. Watching summer melt into fall has us running to the windows to see what has changed today. It seems that overnight the view from our deck has gone from green
(the tree "house" just this afternoon)
to gold and red and orange and..... you get the picture. Walking through the woods - we have 5 acres of woods- is totally different than it was a month ago with the lush humid green becoming dry and much more open. At times the only sounds are the sounds of leaves falling and the occasional squirrel or woodpecker scolding us for coming too close. At other times the kids can be heard while they run in the woods or ride their bikes on the trail that winds through the forest. They have been given the time to play, run and create.
( James lashed together a bed and the
others created an extra bedroom?)
(Foxes Point)
(Foxes Point)
Moving was hard, and at times the homesickness, the loss of friends close by brings tears to my eyes. Just yesterday Grandma, (Ron's mom) left after visiting and we all cried a little. This is an adjustment but we are getting through it. We have found a great church and the kids are making friends. We went to a Family Fun day at one of the church members houses and had a really great day. I took this picture of the kids there.
4 comments:
I am fairly sure that it was a DEMAND not a request that you blog with pictures.
I rejoice that the Lord has you planted in a new place and that through the trials and the tears there is joy and peace and happiness. (I also wrestle with envy but that is my sin to struggle with). Blessings to you and thank you for starting a blog.
theotherdonna
What an amazing and beautiful transformation! I loved the pictures. It's so fun getting snap shots of your beautiful world. The blog is a very cool idea Thanks for sharing!
Same old in So. Cal.
Rossa
Wow - what beautiful pictures. A big part of me longs for what you guys have. I'm so excited for you and your family - watching God take you on this new adventure. I pray that He will help you adjust quickly, shower you with deep friendships, and show you His faithfulness daily.
Happy Thanksgiving from Alla, Tom and Scarlet!
We are waiting for the maple syrup that James will make in the spring.
Looks like a great house and yard for the kids.
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