When Aaron and I decided to move to Joplin, I was
devastated. I knew the move was
the right choice for us, but my entire adult life existed in Springfield and
the idea of leaving every one and every thing I knew and loved behind was more
painful than I could bear.
At some point after the move, I remember asking someone with
tears in my eyes, “Does the homesickness ever go away?” I honestly cannot recall the answer I
received, but in the moment, I know I truly believed it never would.
Today we took my little sister, Heather, to Springfield to
eat at our very favorite sushi restaurant and visit the zoo. It was strange – I missed the town, the
people, all my favorite little places, and yet, for maybe the first time since
the move, my heart did not break.
I am not sure when or how it happened; it must have been the
by the most minuscule, undetectable bit day after day. Somehow, though, it did. And as I sat on my patio tonight with
my husband, enjoying the most beautiful sunset, I realized that I am finally
home.
That was very good! That must have been very sad leaving the people, the places that you loved, and the town itself!
ReplyDeleteIt was harder than I ever could have imagined. I never moved as a kid, so this was a first for me!
DeleteWhen did you move? I know how you feel. I moved when I was 7 from Carl Junction.
ReplyDeleteTwo years ago this month. Moving is tough, huh?
DeleteWow.... When I moved from Joplin I cried for a long time. But when I met you and all the other teachers. You guys made it okay for me. Thank You. I liked your story
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how the people you meet make all of the difference! I am so glad to have been a positive part of the move for you. Kids like you made everything worth it for me!
DeleteWow.... When I moved from Joplin I cried for a long time. But when I met you and all the other teachers. You guys made it okay for me. Thank You. I liked your story
ReplyDeleteI felt the same thing when I moved here from St. Louis. I was so devastated and didn't know anybody at my school. Everybody came to me and asked if I could sit with them at the lunch table and it was the most amazing thing ever. So it does get better after a few years of being away from home.
ReplyDeleteThat's really special! I never believed that sadness would go away, but it finally has. I think I'll always miss my home in Springfield but am so happy to be here now. Hope you've found comfort here too! WC is so lucky to have you!
DeleteI felt the same thing when I moved here from St. Louis. I was so devastated and didn't know anybody at my school. Everybody came to me and asked if I could sit with them at the lunch table and it was the most amazing thing ever. So it does get better after a few years of being away from home.
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