A Year Of Change
Happy New Year Friends!
It’s time to say goodbye to 2017 and hello to 2018. I hope this year finds you looking forward to a year filled with fun, adventure and new beginnings!
I have to admit, this year is going to be a year of change for me. You would think I would be used to change by now. In the past year My Guy lost his job of over twenty something years due to his company suddenly shutting down. Thankfully he found a new job within a short time but after that much time employed at one place, it’s like starting all over again. It was very scary but a blessing nonetheless.
I also picked up a part time job at an attorney’s office after being a stay at home mom for over twenty something years in addition to working for myself at the shop. This was also very scary but a blessing as well.
My Guy had some health issues which thankfully were not life threatening but rather an eye opener of how perhaps we should slow down a bit and pay better attention to how we are taking care of ourselves both physically and emotionally. Another scary but huge blessing.
With all of that being said, one would think that I should be used to change…but I’m not. I really kind of like a predictable life but that’s just not how life goes.
I know there is change on the horizon. For starters, my youngest son will be moving out on his own this month. Yes, I’m one of those crazy moms who doesn’t like to see their kids leave the nest. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I am so incredibly happy for him and excited for the new beginnings that lie ahead of him however, I’m not one that likes to close a chapter either. He’s been my sidekick for a long time and although our schedules are both very busy and we mostly see each other in passing, I’m going to miss the heck out of him. (Disclosure: He’s moving to a neighboring town but I’ve been known to sob when my oldest son went away to college — twenty five minutes from home…I swear I’m not crazy! I just love my boys…a lot. They’re absolutely nutty and so much fun!!!)
(This is a picture from a couple of years ago when my boys dressed up as elves and passed out candy to the little kids in our home town parade. It takes some pretty good guys to dress up in stripes for the world to see just to help represent their mom’s place of business.)
Speaking of my oldest son, He is graduating this year and is looking to start his career. He has worked so hard and I couldn’t be more proud of his accomplishments. I have no idea where this will land him and his wife but my back yard is probably not an option. Just kidding. It’s totally an option providing they would want to live in our shed.,, I’m guessing that would be a big no…I really am very happy for them. I know that their life will be amazing and although it wouldn’t be right for me to pray that they stay local, I’m hoping with everything I have that they will be able to. If their journey takes them somewhere else, then I will be just as happy for them but will have to try new things once again…which will probably be a little scary.
As for my middle son, he also talks of moving this year. When I asked him where he was thinking of moving, he said his brother’s room. Bahahaha. He also said that I shouldn’t be sad when he leaves since he had done it before…kind of like a practice run. I have news for him…it never gets easier. I’ll be happy for him as well where ever he goes but I will definitely miss my serenades of his singing and guitar playing and his incredible sense of humor.
Yes, my boys have kept Miss Clairol in business as for all of the gray hairs that they have given me that I’ve had to cover up but they are what keeps my heart beating. I’m beyond excited for all the new things in store for them but I would be lying if I didn’t say that closing another chapter brings a few tears to my eyes.
Anyhow, the best way I know to deal with change is to try to have something to look forward to. Since I don’t know what lies ahead for me and my family I’m looking forward to occupying my mind with new changes to our home. I’ve been making plans in my head for some new and fun changes which will also keep me from clinging to my sons’ ankles as they walk out the door. lol …And yes, I’m sure it will involve paint. haha
Stay tuned for a year of change. I hope your New Year is filled with good things, good health and many blessings…even if they start out scary.
