Late last week, one of Andrew's colleagues asked about something in our life that truly changed our life. It could be an event, or music, something written...anything. For awhile I didn't respond, but then I did.
Of course meeting my husband was life changing, along with getting married, and definitely becoming a mother. But those events are pretty much life changing for everyone. I wanted something more specific to me. Six years ago next month, Robert decided to leave behind the unpleasant known factor of our previous school district and go to school at my husband's district. I was so amazed with him that he was willing to make a change. I hate change, and almost no matter what, I prefer the known to the unknown (oh, the posts I could write about that!). I was so impressed with my child who was willing to jump into the unknown in order to attempt to find something better.
A year later of course, the big change came when we decided that our entire family was going to move to town. For the younger two, of course it meant switching schools. I will never forget the anxiety and dread I felt the first day Catherine and Thomas had to start at their new schools, and I can only imagine how they must've felt. However, they NEVER complained or made one negative comment about our move. I was then, and am still, completely in awe of how they jumped on board with enthusiasm at our major life change.
It definitely was a time in life filled with much emotion for me, and I wasn't particularly happy. However, I never doubted that this move was the best decision for our family, and I'm grateful for that sense of peace. Of course now, I can't imagine my life anywhere else!
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