As we turn the corner into June, I’ve found myself reflecting on how quickly life can shift. It’s been nearly 2 months since Joe and I moved into our new home, and in that short stretch of time, so much has shifted… our routines, our pace, and perhaps most meaningfully, our hearts.
This move, came after a conversation we had on New Year’s Day. It wasn’t planned, not exactly. But in the quiet hours after watching the Rose Parade, we sat down and began to talk honestly about our hopes for the year ahead… about simplifying, realigning, and stepping into a new season of life with intention.
We didn’t know where we’d go at first… just that we felt a tug to move. We imagined a town or city with a little more ease, and decided that instead of buying again, we’d try something different. By February 10, we put our home on the market. Two days later, we had a full offer. By Valentine’s Day, we were in escrow.
The process moved quickly… quicker than we imagined. The buyer wanted to close early, and we did everything we could to meet that timeline, even before we had a new place locked in. It was hectic. It was overwhelming. But somehow, it all unfolded.
We moved into our new townhome just before the end of March.
These past two months have been full… of unpacking, adjusting, and settling. We’ve been finding new routines, getting familiar with new surroundings, and little by little, creating a space that reflects who we are now.
The area feels peaceful. Our home is comfortable and manageable. And financially, we feel grateful… we’ve lightened our load, simplified our commitments, and created more space in every sense of the word. There’s a sense of freedom in knowing that we’re where we’re meant to be, for now.
Just recently, we heard that the home we sold is going back on the market. There was a moment of surprise… followed quickly by a deep sense of gratitude.
If anything in the sale had shifted or fallen through, we might still be in a holding pattern, waiting for clarity or scrambling to make new plans. Instead, everything finalized at just the right time, and we were able to step forward with confidence.
It reminded me again of how much grace surrounded this move. Even when we didn’t have all the answers, we were being guided… and that sense of timing has brought lasting peace.
Looking back now from the quieter place, I see how perfectly timed it all was. We went through escrow during Lent… a season of reflection and release. By Easter, we were stepping into something new.
Joe and I have felt deeply that this wasn’t just a move… it was an invitation. A call to trust. A chance to live with greater simplicity and gratitude. There’s been beauty in starting fresh. There’s also been grace in every hard moment we’ve faced, and peace in the quiet after the whirlwind.
Two months in, our home still doesn’t feel “finished”…but our hearts are full. As we reach this halfway point in the year, I can honestly say I feel rooted. Not because everything is perfect, but because we listened, we leapt, and we landed.
There’s something beautiful about trusting the process, even when you can’t see the full path. And, there’s great comfort in knowing that home is not just a place…but a sense of peace, built one step at a time.
Thank you for being here with me as I pause and reflect on this unfolding new chapter. Whether you’re standing at the edge of a big change, nestled into a season of calm, I hope you’re noticing your own small signs of grace… those little reminders that you’re exactly where you’re meant to be.
Beautifully written and well said. You have proven that you have to trust your feelings and instincts and go forward. Even if this new chapter in life changes or you come to believe that maybe this wasn’t the right thing to do, there is always something else waiting to be tried. Always keep a positive, happy attitude. And it also makes things easier and fun if you have a partner that is on the same wavelength as you.
Love hearing from you.
Kathi
Thank you so much, Kathy. Your words truly touched me. You’re absolutely right… sometimes we make a change with our whole heart, and only with time do we come to understand how it fits (or doesn’t) into the bigger picture. I’m learning that it’s OK to let things evolve, to trust that clarity comes in layers. Having a partner who’s in sync, definitely helps lighten the load and even brings joy to the unknowns. I so appreciate your encouragement and thoughtful insight. It means a lot!
Your last paragraph has helped me so much to adjust to my new home. Going into assisted living has been a very hard decision however necessary for me. You are so thoughtful and understanding of life’s changing situations.
Oh Beckie, thank you for sharing that with me. I can only imagine how emotional and difficult the transition into assistant living must be… But I admire your strength and doing what’s necessary for your well-being. Life’s changes often come with a mix of grief and grace, and I’m so touched to know that something I wrote could bring even a little comfort. You are facing this chapter with such courage, and I’m sending you all my love and admiration as you continue to settle in.
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Two Months In: A Mid-Year Reflection
I especially appreciated your references to grace, gratitude and being guided. It is a reminder to me of letting the process unfold with faith.
My hope for you is a continued sense of being ‘at home’
❤️
Thank you for reading with such a thoughtful heart. Grace, gratitude and guidance really have been my anchors these past two months… and I know they mean something special to you too. I’m learning who. (still!) to let the process unfold rather than rush it, and your words are a quiet reminder to keep trusting. Your hope for me… to feel truly at home… means more than you know.
It takes a REALLY BRAVE Couple to move the way you both did. But you do realize , you took that leap of faith when you moved from California to Oregon!!!!! You DID do this before!!!! You didnt have all that furniture and those belongings then either. But you both did something very brave!!!! I cant wait to see your next 6 months unfold. Sending love always….xo
Donna, your words made me smile big… thank you!! You’re so right, we have taken a leap of faith before, and remembering that helps me feel a little braver this time around too. I’ve forgotten how much strength it took to move from California to Oregon all those years ago… and how free it can be not to be tied down by “stuff.” Thank you for cheering us on and for sending your love… I always feel it! Can’t wait to see what the next six months spring either. XO.