Thoughts on a Friday

Every once in while, I look at the life around me, the chaos, the joy, and wonder if it could be different. How can it be different?

We are beginning a new journey, my family and I. Uprooting ourselves, for me after 20 years in Northern Indiana, Patty 7, Kaylin all her life. We are moving almost 1000 miles away to a new culture, new climate, and a pretty different way of life. Now is the time to make changes. Unload some baggage and find new choices.

We will be renting an apartment on Peaks Island which is a neighborhood off shore from Portland, Maine. The landlord seems wonderful and has been so very helpful. The house is situated in the woods just a few blocks from the beach and Kaylin's new school. The ferry ride over and back to college will be a welcome rest over the water. Patty and I are having new tires put on our bikes so once on the mainland, we can get around by bicycle.

It's a scary time for all of us. But we do well together and take the challenges as they come.