So we're here in Ohio...it's already been 12 days. Time flies when you're busy. It's been a complete whirlwind so far- beginning with the huge storms that hit Muskegon the day we left for our big move. The power was out and we had to shower and wash laundry at my brother's house before we hit the road. This put us so far behind on our schedule, we ended up stopping and staying at a hotel in a suburb of Detroit to avoid falling asleep at the wheel- not to mention that we were being chased down by ANOTHER violent late-summer storm.
Because we have visited Ohio several times this year, Wyndham has adapted fairly well to her new temporary dwelling given the circumstances. Lots of change all at once. She has gone from our house, to Grandma Wood's house, now to Grandma Ross's house, and she has now toured our future home here in Minerva as we finally signed papers last Friday.
All of the Ross kids and their families visited over Labor Day weekend, and Wyndham was once again surrounded by large groups of family and fun. In the 2 days since everything has died down,we are finally beginning to see the affects of our move on Wyn.
I heard her crying in her bed yesterday morning, and when I went to get her up for the day, she clung to my neck and wouldn't let go. I thought she might have had a bad dream, or had lost her binkie---when I laid her down to change her diaper, she cried out, "Where's home?"....
What??! I asked her to clarify what she had said.."Where's home?", she said again... All of my bravery and all of the fake confidence that I have been building up these last few months suddenly crumbled under the weight of 2 words- "Where's home?".
I couldn't help but cry with her. After all, I knew exactly how she felt. Making the transition from Grand Rapids to Muskegon was fairly painful as we left behind many of our friends, and certainly, many of our newlywed memories.
Just when I thought I couldn't last another day without my own home, I began to really savor and value the time we were having with my family. I have learned and grown a great deal these past 9 months, and to leave all that is familiar and comfortable behind was more difficult than I thought it would be.
Though all signs are pointing to an exciting and fun future here in Ohio- we are still enduring the beginning awkward stages of living in a new place, getting to know new people and figuring out where everything is. Talk about a character building year. Who knew that it was all in preparation for the next chapter in the adventure of our lives?
I decided to tell Wyndham that home is anywhere that Wyndham, Mommy, Daddy and Jesus were. After all, home is where the heart is they say...
Amidst a weekend full of church activities, our shed dormer is finally here in way of a gigantic hole in our roof. I'm so excited, but there is something about cutting a hole in your house that makes you feel a little nauceous-- I don't care HOW excited you are for the final result.
A view from the front--- only our neighbors see the real chaos in our backyard!
