Initial thoughts of Seattle....
It's COLD! It rains a LOT. There are tons of trees. The people are very friendly. There is water everywhere. It's COLD! Where is the sun?
Aside from the many aspects of relocation, the weather transition alone is going to be rough. We are used to sunny Southern California. It's pretty much sunny everyday, unless we have the occasional winter storm. We wear flip flops 12 months year, short sleeve shirts on Christmas, and a beach trip in January is very common. I don't think that I realized how cold it is there. Highs in the 30s?! Brrrr.
Hopefully it is something I can get used to with time. My yearly trip to Hawaii is going to be even more necessary with this weather!
As I have said before, the hardest part of relocation is our relationships. We have some pretty amazing friends, and we will miss them dearly. To hear Morgan crying to me this evening because she will miss her "best friends" just broke my heart. I wanted to cry with her. I told her I feel the same way, and I will miss them too. To see the letter that Madison's teacher wrote to her this week put me in tears. Telling Madison how she is having trouble accepting that Madison will be leaving, telling her how much she loves her, telling her what an amazing student she is and how she will succeed anywhere. My girls are loved, and it makes my heart hurt to pull them away from the people that love them and the people that they love.
As we traveled to Seattle, we had one goal in mind. We needed to find a house so we had a school for the girls. We found a few houses, but nothing perfect. Buying a house is such a big purchase, and one that I do not want to rush. So, I sit here tonight thinking about the moving truck that will be at my house in 3 weeks. Thinking about the fact that all of my belongings will be shipped to storage again. No idea when I will see my own things again. Thinking about the corporate apartment that we will be in at the end of the month. Thinking about the house we need to find. Thinking about where my girls will go to school. Everything in our future is unsure now. A little reminder from God that he is in control.
At the end of the day all that matters is that our family of 5 is together. Things will fall into place, they always do. But the road getting there can be bumpy.
7 comments:
Danielle, We got your beautiful Christmas card. The boys have been asking a lot of questions about your girls having to move. We are struggling to decide if we should keep our boys in the same school district next year or not. The road ahead of you can't be easy, but you are right it always works out. You are really blessed. The five of you are together. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. We miss you!
I'll be praying for you guys! You have been amazing through each and every move. Even though it's hard, I admire your faith during it all!
The road is always bumpy when we head toward a new adventure. I am just glad when I look at the driver's seat and see the Creator of the Universe driving! Keep the faith, and know that we are praying for you. We will miss having you at the family gatherings for sure!
Danielle, it's been a long time since I've visited your blog but saw a comment on my blog from 2 years ago so thought I'd stop by :) Sorry to hear that your are in such a stressful time of transition. I can't imagine since I've really lived in this one place my whole life. Your girls are beautiful as always! I have an online scrappy friend that lives in Seattle and my dad lives in WA as well. I've never been to Seattle but yes, I do think the weather would be a huge adjustment! Best of luck to you, your hubby and the girls ;)
SOOO many emotions! I can relate. I'll definitely say some prayers for you during this time. Adjustment is hard, makes us stronger and flexible, and opens up worlds of possibility. Hugs!
As someone who reads your blog and moved 10 years ago with 3 kids who were going into 3rd grade, 1st grade and preschool, I understand all the emotions and stresses you are facing. It is difficult but it does get better! Good luck!
I hope the move goes well and you find new things about Seattle that make you happy. I have visited Seattle a few times and been so intrigued by the area. It's so outdoorsy and cloudy weather is perfect for taking beautiful pictures. I know it's hard leaving things behind and I still don't like it much where I live now. I miss Arizona so much - it will always be part of me. Cold is quite the adjustment! Layers - it's all about layers. And I used to watch Gilmore Girls and admire all the adorable sweaters and hats they wore - now I get to wear them!
(this is Rachel aka happay - I know it's going to post from my other account)
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