Freedom
This year marks our 10th year in Orlando, Florida! One seminary degree, two houses and three children later, we are still here. I don't think I've ever been in one place this long. You would think that would be a reason to break out a library wine and celebrate. But I truly love change. I long for change. I miss the freedom to come and go as I please. I miss immersing myself in other cultures and ecosystems. And honestly, I miss home. Being in one place for a decade makes me feel...well...stuck. My family moved around a lot when a kid. So, consequently I am really good at meets-and-greets. I am good at maintaining many acquaintances, and I think at this season in my life there are many women I would enjoy the opportunity to have deep relationships with, but time for any of us does not afford much socializing. I've realized that if you move away from "the friends of your youth," only time provides longevity among friends and, as a mom o