Do you know how blessed I am? I just am so glad God moved us to Iowa. I really liked North Carolina but didn't like North Dakota or Mississippi at all. Although now that I no longer live in those states there are things I do miss about them! But there is just something about Iowa. The people are wonderful. God has blessed me with so many wonderful friends here. I think that's really what helps a place feel like 'home'. Friends, fellowship and of course a great church (which we've had everywhere we've lived, but it's just different here). I don't like the cold but that's about my only complaint about this place (so far).
It is really weird to actually like somewhere as much as I do. I keep wondering if it will wear off and if in 2-3 years I'll be itching to move. I have to be honest, I wish I could move into a bigger house, but still in this city. So last night as we were laying in bed I thought on it. I said to Zach, "I don't think I'd mind us retiring here." I've never, ever said that anywhere else we've lived. I have thought that I wouldn't mind moving back to NC but not to retire. There's just something about Iowa. The feeling of 'home'. The friendliness of people. Only God could do that. It's not like we'd ever have chosen to move here (although Zach did apply for the job). He always knows what He's doing, doesn't He? Even if we move away and never come back here I'm so thankful for the time He's given us here. I'm so blessed by those who have touched my life here, for the strong friendships already formed in such a short time. I'm thankful for the different people that have touched my life in so many ways- from the families from Christ Church who prayed for us before we even moved here and who so lovingly welcomed our family into their fold to the new women I'm meeting here in "A" town through church, book group, homeschooling and other friends.
Monday, November 16, 2009
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Thats really wonderful you love living there. I remember the first 4 years I hated living in ND. I often think about where we will retire. Jess wants to move back to Pa or Ohio but not too close to family...lol
I'm glad that you feel at home there. I'm probably always going to be a Yooper, but if I couldn't be I'd at least want to be in a place like you are describing!
Sherry
Yup we've nixed our back home dreams too - no Massachusetts for us! LOL - I loved Vandenberg, and there is a good chance we'll go back someday - S is there every two months for his job anway. But man, do I long for the days where I actaully appreciated where I lived and liked it. I try - but just keeping getting caught up - you are very enlightening here. Keep it up!
Yup we've nixed our back home dreams too - no Massachusetts for us! LOL - I loved Vandenberg, and there is a good chance we'll go back someday - S is there every two months for his job anway. But man, do I long for the days where I actaully appreciated where I lived and liked it. I try - but just keeping getting caught up - you are very enlightening here. Keep it up!
that's awesome!
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