A house is built by human hands, but a home is built by human hearts. ~Unknown
Moving Day, courtesy of Paul Malon on Flickr.com
In a couple of days, I am moving halfway across the country to start my new job as a faculty development specialist at Illinois State University. It has been a really, really, rough year for us and we are excited about our next adventure in our life together. One of the things that helped me get through this past year was remembering that my parents, grandparents, and all the way back generation after generation also dealt with rough patches in their lives but somehow managed to come out optimistic and with their feet on the ground.
Although I have a new job, I am not giving up my title as a modern retro “homemaker.” For the past five years, I’ve had the opportunity to devote almost all of my energy into making our house a home. I’ve discovered a deep joy in showing The Mister how much I love him through creating a love-filled and stress-free (as much as possible) environment. I don’t think it is an exaggeration to say that it was the deepening of our relationship that enabled us to be there for each other when it seemed like our world was collapsing around us.
And so I will be leaving in a couple of days to start my new job and to find us a new house to turn into a home.
SO excited about your new adventure! Glad you were able to find a new position, and all the very best to you and your husband on your move and new home.
I have missed your posts! I hope you will continue to keep us updated. Best of luck on your journey!
Best of luck in your new home and at your new job. As Lynne said, I hope you will keep us posted on the new phase of your adventure. Let us know when you are settled. I too have missed your posts.
I is good to hear from you again. I’ve missed your posts. Even though you are moving I hope you keep posting.
Great news! It’s always a treat to find a note, however long or short, from Modern Retro Woman in my email. Safe travels to you and enjoy the journey!
Exciting news! Best of luck with the move – have missed your posts – hope you can keep us posted! Ann
A new adventure awaits. It sounds like you are ready to meet it. Safe travel and happy new beginnings.
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The very best of luck to you and the Mister.
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I agree with Delma. Just seeing the words “Modern Retro Woman” in my email reminds me of my goals. One thing about the online community, it just goes right along with you wherever you are. You have a lot of support right there with you.
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All the best to you for your move (I know how tiring and stressful moving is, we moved 5 times in 4 years back in the 90s) – and so glad to hear from you! Virtual hugs from the great White North -
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I’m glad to see you back too! I’ve missed your encouraging posts. I hope your move goes quickly and safely, and that you’ll update us again when you’re settled.
Love your blog and your phrase “contemporary conventional.” I think that’s very similar to my “Modern Pioneer” idea … I’ve posted about similar thoughts on my blog. Definitely born in the wrong era!
Best of luck in your new adventure, home, and job! When you look back you’ll be amazed how you pulled it all off!
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Miss your wonderful posts! How’s things going?