Heather in Neverland Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 So yesterday we moved out of our home! All of our stuff is gone...shipped or stored. We spent last night at my brother's house and today we leave for our trip down south to visit friends before we move. It was SO WEIRD looking at the empty home...the echoing foot steps...the memories of laughter. We enjoyed this home a lot. I don't feel sad because I know it is just bricks and drywall...my memories and my family come with me. My oldest son said "How can I be so excited to move to Malaysia and still be sad to leave this home?" He felt like it was an either/or type of thing. I told him that loving one thing does NOT require hating another. You CAN love both. You can like Malaysia AND Michigan AND North Carolina AND.... I really hope that my boys learn that lesson about life. We have so many choices. I don't want them to lead an either/or kind of life...I want them to have a both/and life. Achieving balance, taking chances, stepping outside the box. this is so exciting :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I walked through our old house for the last time on Sunday. It was echo-y and empty and I am so glad to be out of it! Out from under the size, the pool, the loud motorcycle that woke us up every morning at 4. We are so happy in our new, tiny place. And the public pool is only a few houses away! We don't have to clean it and add chlorine or nothin'! Can you tell I'm excited? Now the big job is finding places for our stuff. I've gotten rid of so much that we just didn't need. I feel lighter. :001_smile: Good luck on your journey! Stepping outside the box rocks! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Wow! How exciting. I am impressed with your son and his ability to express his conflicting emotions. Can some of that rub off on my boys?? You are in our prayers as you begin this journey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 How exciting!!! ONe step at a time - and then BAM, you will be there... forgetting about all those flights ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 It's been so fun to read about your journey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 How fun for you all! I remember those feelings. You're right, you can be so excited, sad, thrilled, and nervous all at the same time. Blessings to you all as you travel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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