Well me made it through the past almost week I would say. I still can't believe tomorrow it will have been a week that the packers showed up and packed everything we own in boxes. For the most part our move went smoothly, but both John and I's emotions ran high. While it has been a stressful, crazy week, and we still feel slightly unsettled when I reflect back I think about how much of a rock John and I are for each other. I had a slight breakdown Friday and Saturday, John was a bit emotional on Sunday. Thank goodness we balance each others emotions out, and are able to hold one another up when the other is feeling down. That is the beauty of marriage and what it is about. I love that we make these big decisions together and tackle them with just as much conviction as when we make them. It reminds me again how proud I am of our team. I digress...this was the picture that tore at my heart on Saturday morning as the moving truck pulled up.
All Jack cared about was the fact that it was a truck. He had not idea what was going on but he looked so cute and innocent just standing there. It made me think about how he would stand in that spot each night when I would tell him dadda was coming home. Regardless I powered through the feeling of sadness and focused on the big picture, and the adventure to come. Until we took this picture. Our last one as a family at our home that our family started to grow.
Shortly after I strapped Jack in his car seat and headed South. As I drove out of Lake Jovita my heart was heavy and tears streamed down my cheeks. The friends and people that are in this community were our second family since we had no close family of our own down here. The golf community welcomed us into their arms the second we moved in. I think we really made our mark during glow ball circa November 2010. I might have had a bit too much too drink but it sure was a good time. I am going to go out and say it now Lake Jovita may be an older community but everyone is young at heart. I mean half of the woman here have bodies that I wish I had now...just saying. We loved living here and having so many great role models to look up to. Especially in our first year as newlyweds and our first year as parents. We had the opportunity to pick the brains of many super intelligent people, get their parenting and grandparenting advice, and to learn about their secrets to long successful marriages. The love they have shown Jack before and after he was born with the shower, and the food, and the thoughtful card and gifts it was always so much appreciated. The waves on our morning walks, drinks in the club house, Christmas parties, BBQ's, emergency contacts, it was just amazing. Lake Jo welcomed us with open arms and we will be forever grateful for the time we have spent here. I could go on and on...but I am only to the exit of Lake Jovita.
As I got on the highway and drove South Jack fell asleep in the back seat, I caught up with friends on the phone and four short hours we pulled into Delray. Jack and I's first stop....the new place to check it out since we had not yet seen it. Our new home is in a great location, close to downtown and the beach but it is a town home. Three stories, no yard, totally different. It is an adjustment to say the least. I think this picture started the strsse of Sunday, the moving truck almost not fitting down the drive.
I miss our house and our neighbors but with each day it is getting easier. The other day I went for my first run, this was the view.
There are certainly a lot worse places to be. So with that said now that we are getting settled, it is time to truly embrace this adventure. No more tears only excitement and moving ahead. Life is about moments and memories we make and we have those from Dade City and have already begun our next chapter in our story.
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