Today it hit me. I don't live in St. Louis, Missouri. I live in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Until now, the move has felt more like a vacation. We hung out with family, went to a couple zoos, dined at restaurants and stayed with Wade's parents. Now that we're living in our new home, reality is beginning to set in.
I can no longer walk out of my front door and hang out with close friends. I can't catch up with pals at Sunday services and in the carpool line. I can't see our beloved small group friends every Wednesday night. There's no Trader Joe's, Houlihans, or Diet Wild Cherry Pepsi. I miss my friends. I miss my old life. I'm homesick...very homesick.
On the flip side, I'm keenly aware of the blessings in this new adventure. We're close to family, the beach and friendly people who say, "Yes, Ma'am." Wade has a fab new job, Liliana's new school is terrific, our new church family is wonderful and I've had the opportunity to decorate our new house. But everything is new and it's just not home...yet. Please pray for my heart as I seek to serve Him in this new place.
Blessings,
Ramona
4 comments:
Holy smokes no diet wild cherry pepsi! The savagery!
We miss you guys too. It feels like you are on a long vacation and will be back in a few days.
I am sorry.
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I was thinking just the other day how amazing you are. With just several weeks notice you were able to rent out your house, travel down to Mississippi to check out the new digs,decide what needs to be done before moving in, pack up your house, finalize Leila's adoption, host Liliana's Bday bash, have Leila baptized not to mention the several going away parties. And the whole time you had a smile on your face and looked at this as a great adventure God was sending you on.
I'm glad you let us see that you are human and you hurt and get homesick. It makes you even more amazing and real.
I'll let you in on a little secret. I admire you alot!
With love, Jane
We miss you, too!
April
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