Wednesday, August 20, 2008

we made it

the drive was unreal. there is no way i could 'prepare' to feel what i have felt the last few days. though we have been planning on moving since october 07, there was no way to foresee all the emotions that encompass a move. we have longed for a change in all areas of our life and i think that change is necessary to continue to survive. but man... does it hurt.  and then at the same time i couldn't wait to get to a city with everything we want at our fingertips (or even within 3 blocks). and then starting a new job... oh the nerves! what the hell do know? i need patience for those people who will become good friends. and in no way will our portland friends replace our redding friends, but i need to be open. you never know who will become you new friend. i need acceptance for the pacific northwest weather; the good, the bad, and the ugly. since we have been here it has been sprinkling. and oh how refreshing. however i am not naive and i know in a few months when it has been sprinkling everyday that i need to stay strong and not hate my life. and then i few months after that when that first day of sunshine comes and reveals all the green, i will be in love. and all that waiting will be worth it. 

never underestimate hope!

3 comments:

amy coverdale said...

glad you guys made it!! can't wait to come visit:) can you send some of that rain down here? i miss it. i love you lauren!

Kim said...

Hope is a good thing to have! Love your reflections of the good,bad and ugly and know that you are really a grown up because you realize there will be bad days in Portland too! Prosper, love one another and can't wait to hear more!

noah! said...

so sad, so sad. i miss you guys. i will try to visit soon.