Better Late than Never

So it has obviously been awhile... OK, a long while.  I pretty much had forgotten that I had even created this forum for myself.  So much has happened since the last time I was on here.  I think I am simply going to hit on one brief thought.  My husband and I had dreamed of moving across country for years and had never quite found the right time or way to go about it.  Like this blog, it was something that sat on the back burner for a really long time.  One day we woke up and just said it's time to go!  We definitely made this journey later than we had intended in our lives but definitely not too late to appreciate all that it has given us.  This decision has been so empowering and eye opening that I don't even think I am an eloquent enough of  a writer to describe it; however, I am going to try.  The comfort that I have in knowing my family is only a phone call away has given us the strength and courage to make this leap of faith.  We certainly did a lot of planning and researching before making the leap but it was knowing that while we may physically be somewhere on our own; we would have the comfort of knowing that a simple phone call home could ease most worries and concerns.  We researched the places to live, job markets, salaries, cost of living, and quality of life.  We made several plans that worked with a multitude of contingencies to help minimize the surprises that might happen along the way.  Off we went, and Chicago was where we landed and we couldn't be happier!  Growing up we were always told that you can do anything you put your mind to.  Making this move and being successful at it in every way has made me realize we really CAN do anything we set our minds to!  Life isn't perfect.  There are a lot of bumps in the road.  There are many roads and paths you can take.  The most important thing to remember is to enjoy the journey because the journey is the real reward.  We started our journey a little later than we had planned but it is better late than never!  We are planning our next journey at life and you know what?  I am so very excited to see where this one takes us.  I know it's scary and it's going to difficult; but more importantly, it's going to be amazing!