I had prayed to God about the day we would move. I didn’t know when it would happen, but I wanted this day to come. As God would have it, the timing took me by surprise. I have written this post in my head half a dozen times. But when it came time to type, I didn’t know what to say. Time to say welcome home.
Writer’s block set in as I realized moving meant I would be leaving my friends here. Moving meant leaving my comfort zone, both personally and professionally. And the stress of the moving experience began to set in. Packing. Planning. Tying up loose ends. Moving is a temporary hassle. But change is hard. It’s a fast move. We’ll be leaving Fort Wayne within two weeks.
Welcome Home
When we came to here three years ago, we knew that our time in Indiana would be temporary. Initially it was temporary because I was young, unmarried and naive. I wanted to live in Chicago or Miami. Fort Wayne was a stepping stone. I wanted to be a big-time newspaper reporter. I wanted to write investigative stories. I wanted to change the world. And often, I still do.
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Then we got married. We began to move in a new direction as a couple – not his direction, not mine – our direction. Newspapers everywhere started shutting down and laying off employees. I began to set my sights on new career goals. I also realized I didn’t want to raise my future children that far away from their grandparents or uncle. Suddenly Chicago and Miami sounded like nice places to visit, but they didn’t sound like home.
Welcome Home
So almost three years to the day, I am moving back to Ohio. We’re moving to Cleveland. I’m not from there, and neither is my husband, but we’ve spent time in the area over the years and have many friends who call Cleveland their home.
We’re happy to be coming home.
Shelly in MI says
September 1, 2011 at 6:41 AMIt’s all good!
Jayme @ Runner-n-Spice says
September 1, 2011 at 7:02 AMCongrats on the decision to move!
Vanessa @ Gourmet Runner says
September 1, 2011 at 7:12 AMGood luck with your move–how exciting!
Dan says
September 1, 2011 at 7:31 AMI just moved from Ft. Wayne to the Cleveland area about 1-1/2 months ago. So far we love it. The running community in this area is much more prevalent, especially in and around the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Holly says
September 1, 2011 at 8:25 AMDan that is awesome news to hear! I too have heard good things about the Cleveland parks system.
Heather says
September 1, 2011 at 8:44 AMYay for Cleveland!! We’re happy to have you!!!!
Holly says
September 1, 2011 at 10:06 AMI’ve heard many great things about the CLE. We are excited 🙂
Jessica B. says
September 1, 2011 at 8:58 AMYay! This is great news! you will love it here!
emily says
September 1, 2011 at 9:08 AMAww great news! This is a great post.
“We began to move in a new direction as a couple – not his direction, not mine – our direction.”
…love that. I know so many couples who don’t understand this concept. I don’t know you…well, except through bloggyland :), but I’m so happy for you!
Holly says
September 1, 2011 at 10:06 AMThanks so much! 🙂
Kali says
September 1, 2011 at 10:12 AMYayyy!!!! Welcome to Cleveland!! We definitely have to finally meet 🙂
Holly says
September 1, 2011 at 10:16 AMThanks Kali! Agreed 🙂
Kim @ girlevolving says
September 1, 2011 at 10:15 AMWow! You’re moving so fast! I think you’ll really like Cleveland though – it has awesome parks and trails and, like Fort Wayne, has both the “big city” and the “little city” feel to it, if that makes sense.
Jen says
September 1, 2011 at 11:32 AMcongratulations holly! i am so happy for you and for your decision.
Jennifer says
September 1, 2011 at 12:07 PMWow! I can’t imagine moving that quickly, but I hope you will enjoy Ohio. I know exactly what you mean about moving “home.” My family lives 9-10 hours away and my husbands family is 3-4 hours away – its hard raising our two kids without their grandparents around. I hope you enjoy your new home in Cleveland!
Faith @ For the Health of It says
September 1, 2011 at 7:09 PMMoving is such a fun and scary (and hard!) time all at once – but hopefully your trek to Ohio will be worth it! Good luck getting everything together 🙂
Amanda @ There Are Two Sides says
September 2, 2011 at 12:31 PMOMG you are going to be SO much closer to me!
Now we have to get together! I hope your move goes well~
tricia says
September 2, 2011 at 2:52 PMhappy for you
misszippy1 says
September 4, 2011 at 2:24 PMHey–I am from that area originally and get back to visit family, all of whom are still in the area. I’ll let you know next time we are there and we’ll have to meet! Hope you have a great move!
Holly says
September 4, 2011 at 8:47 PMSounds great! Let me know 🙂
Becca @ Peace,Love &Bagels says
September 6, 2011 at 9:45 AMyaaaayyy!!!!! I am so happy for you!!! Welcome home 🙂
kimi says
September 6, 2011 at 1:52 PMSO EXCITED still! Woohoo. Can’t wait for running/yoga dates!