Leaving

Today was a rough one! I think it finally sunk in that I was leaving this house for good.

This house - my sanctuary, my safe haven, my home for the past two years. For two years, I have lived with peace and love - listened to the stream - watched the upper trunks of the many trees sway in the wind - felt the love and security of a man that I can (and do) totally trust. It truly has been my sanctuary - and I will miss it dearly. And even though I know I can take these feelings with me, it still breaks my heart to have to say goodbye to the physical structure.

As we move into the travel trailer, I am actually somewhat excited! I love new experiences - new yards, new views, new neighbors. I believe that is the lure of RV living! And yet, I long for my own permanent place - our own yard, our own neighborhood, our own dining room set (another story!). And the excitement remains - in front of us - in looking at all the homes available and choosing our own "storybook" cottage to live out the rest of our lives in.

And so there is a sadness - but at the same time - there is an excitement in thinking of what lies just around the next corner. One door closes - another opens.....and so on and so on.