We have made our way east after saying goodbye to our temporary home retreat on Bainbridge Island. Presently that world feels so far behind us; it seems so much has changed in the few short weeks since we arrived in NYC. The worlds are as different as can be. I am thankful for our peaceful start as a family of three. Thankful Derek was able to be a part of the daily, moment-by-moments of the first three months of Nell's little life. Thankful for a small community to begin the steps of spreading our wings. It is wild to have left one island for another! And it turns our Bainbridge Island is the same size as Manhattan Island! Instead of open space, Manhattan welcomes us with vibrant energy that is both contagious and intimidating. Our home is mostly unpacked and Derek has begun his new job. We are grateful for the friends who have welcomed us here already - the Crawford family, Keith & Gina. We have also begun connections in our new church family. I know starting over is a process, yet I get impatient. I miss the familiar of both friends and places. I miss a rhythm of life that is more predictable. And yet simultaneously it is exactly that spontaneity and unknown that propels us forward to embrace this new life we have chosen. I am confident New York has so much to offer us. It is ironic that we come here, to this crazy city that never sleeps, to slow down. Nell slows us down, helps us to appreciate the journey and steps along the way, and reminds us to welcome new sites and sounds with anticipation and awe. She is radiant as we stroll around town. She has already taught me a lot in her innocent desire to live presently and transparently.
NYC, we are here!
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