so here’s the thing.
i sort of expected that the first few months after moving to our new house (which i love and am so thankful for) would be a little challenging and stressful.
every move is like that to some extent, right?
i knew that it would be an adjustment with most of my friends (and their kids) being now 45-60 minutes away. weekly playdates would become less and less.
i knew that finding and fitting in at a new church would be a struggle for this shy-until-i-talk-to-you girl. it’s that first conversation that is so hard for me.
i knew that the winter blues would bear their ugly head and that the kids and i would be holed up inside the house for days on end.
but, i guess, i’m just at the point now, where i’m thinking “ok, we’ve been here 4 months, where are my new friends and new experiences? shouldn’t i be finding my place by now? why am i not feeling at home in this little town, yet?”
and i know it’s impatience and the time of year and the season in life that i’m in, but it doesn’t make it any less true.
thankfully, i trust a God who is faithful in His promises for our lives and for our move. He has clearly led us here for a purpose—–to know that, will have to be enough for me for now.
Awwww Andi, I’m sure it will get better in time….I don’t know about you, but 4 months into freshman year of college I felt that way. Had I made friends – yes. Did I like college? Yes. But my “new” friends still couldn’t compare to the friends back home who knew me in and out. And my little dorm room still didn’t feel like home. A new place takes time and adjustment…hang in there. I know God will bless you with a new sense of home and community.
Praying you find your place soon.
We’ve been going through the same thing. After almost seven months, we’re FINALLY finding a community that feels right – people who actually want to be our friends. It’s like a shot in the arm.
But I feel your pain completely!! I’ll pray that God sends you wonderful friends (with kids) soon.
Trust Him. Remember that you prayed for this and HE answered. You are in the center of HIS will. Andi, every time I have moved, it has taken 2 years (yikes, sorry to tell you this!) to feel like I could call it home and found my little niche. I pray it won’t take that long for you to feel this way, (it doesn’t always!) but sometimes just knowing that it is a process and does take time, helps you hang in there. Just keep your eyes on the Father and keep seeking HIS will and HIS leading in your life, and HE will be faithful to direct your lives in the new little town that HE took you to.
Oh my friend… transition isnt easy..praying you find balance soon!!
I so relate. Sometimes I still feel like I am just on a vacation here and I’m waiting to leave and go back home. Sometimes it feels like a hotel room. But it’s home. It’s slowly but surely starting to feel more than way here. Praying that God brings you peace and comfort during this season! Love you! xoxo
I am the same way, the first conversation is the hardest for me, but I am working on taking that step to introduce myself to new people.
So happy I found your blog
Winter is terrible for meeting new people because we all hibernate. A few more weeks of this and it will be over. So cherish the quiet while you still have it. This is just a transition period and it will end in due time.
Moving is so tough! The stress involved with the whole process just compounds everything. Can you, me and Sarah get together soon for dinner? I have SO much to tell you guys. Our moving troubles unfortunately haven’t ended as we are going to have to move NEXT WEEKEND!!!
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