arrived.

In a couple of hours I start my new job. I am returning to work exactly one month after I left my previous job, and boy... a lot happened in that month.

I arrived to my new place on Monday evening, and was thankful for the morning having spent some time just hanging out with my dad, and Matty. (If you ever need your car packed... Matt Hypes is your man, he's amazing).

As I left the White Oak Estate, my heart was full of gratitude, peace, hope, and just love. Not a single tear was dropped, which I had feared some sort of emotional implosion on Monday. The only thing I could think about was that, when deeply rooted in purpose, a calling, and conviction- sometimes its not an emotional breakdown. Sometimes, its an emotional elevation of composure. I left so peaceful and rooted in the truth, that I was surprised there were no tears! Not even while listening to the mix Matt snuck in my car!

The moving company was incredible, Ryan even took apart my bed and put it back together again ASAP so I would have a place to sleep. They worked so hard, and for so long- that I often felt badly for unpacking as they were bringing things in. Hands down the best way to move- have someone lift everything for you.

So far, I've made friends with Dave at Best Buy (he's been my favorite), Donna at Costco, Amanda in the property office, and Gracie made friends with Louie the downstairs poodle. I have sensed a calm, and quiet. Sometimes I'm an unpacking maniac, and other times I take a break with chips and salsa on the couch while watching TV. Matt comes on Monday- and I'm excited to discuss decorating options, to go out to eat, and just be with someone I love so much in my new city. Crazy. I live in a city again... I love it.

This morning I woke up at 7:30am without an alarm, grabbed my sneakers and took Gracie to the Greenway which is a paved path along a creek, that is right outside the property limits here. We walked, she barked at people on bicycles, and I thought to myself about the next 2 months- all that it contains (even a trip to Disney World! Wahoo). I thought about friends I knew and loved because I had taken the leap of faith 8 summers ago to move to Lexington. I thought about how many of those friends I met on Summer Staff in 2003 I consider family. I thought about the people I've met and loved so intensely that in distance and circumstance have slipped out of my life a little bit. I thought about all the texts messages, emails, and phone calls I've received from my best friends in this life that have called to celebrate with me this new adventure. The 2 mile walk at points was swift, then just leisure... but my thoughts and thanksgiving to Christ were all at steady pace. There were so many random things to rejoice, and so much to hand over to the Lord in hope for a work continued in me, in this time, season, and new place.

New job. 2 hours. I feel a little bit like a kid starting school in a new place. Really excited to have found my hair dryer after 10 minutes of searching, and my favorite jeans (YES NEW DRESS CODE!!).

Thanks to you- whomever you are. For reading, for thinking, and maybe even praying. I'm not sure who often reads this, but I am always thankful for the comments, emails, and messages regarding whats new here- and with you.

Happy. That the move finally came.

And that this new chapter begins.

Love.Love.

k