Until 2010, I lived in the same house my whole life. A quaint house in the country surrounded by woods and silence where my parents raised 3 kids. Then in 2010, I graduated high school and moved out of my parents house- like every other 18 year old on the planet. Since then, I have moved 8 times. I think that's pretty normal when your in your 20's though, right?! It may sound odd, but find it rather refreshing. Each time I have moved resembles a time that I took a chance, and grasped onto an opportunity that pulled me across the state. Wether that be moving into my college dorm for the first time, building a house with the love of my life, or living in our friends' shed while we waited for our new house to be finished!
This time, when I was unpacking all my things I came across an old forgotten about notebook full of quotes, thoughts, and dreams that I had about life and business. One page I came across was empty except for a few simple words that made my eyes brighten and my heart smile:
"If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it."
Tony made me a chalk board not to long ago and I like to write meaningful thoughts or bible verses on it. The other night I was staring at it, blankly. Not sure how to put my thoughts in a few short words that would fit on the board.
I asked Tony, "What should I write on the board this week?"
He replied "Write something about our new home. And this new chapter of our life… "
Of course, this is what came to mind- after seeing it in my notebook that day.
I have moved a lot because I have been chasing dreams and taking chances. With Thanksgiving coming up tomorrow, I just wanted to say how thankful I am that God has given me such amazing opportunities and the courage to take these chances with my life, and always dare to dream. And I am so thankful that he has blessed me with some extraordinary, inspiring, and supportive loved ones to walk through life with.
Cheers to settling in to a new home, and cheers to a very thankful thanksgiving.
