Leave my family? My comfort zone? I don't think so!

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Calebs Mom
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Post by Calebs Mom » Tue Nov 01, 2005 9:47 am

Anxiety, for me, is an interesting thing. I many times let it plan my day, my week, and sometimes even my life.
But you know... I think 10 years of this is enough. It's time for a change.

Funny thing about me is... I love change, the newness of everything is exciting, but at the same time I get anxiety with change. Go figure. :D
Back at the beginning of April, my husband and I found out that he was getting transfered, from Atlanta to South Georgia. "What transfered? Leave my family, my comfort zone? I don't think so! Plus, what in the world is there to do in the boonies?" But God had better things planned for me. "Better things? In South Georgia?" I questioned God. "But what about Starbucks? And the Mall of Georgia? What about 6-8 lane highways and 24 hour grocery stores?" Then it dawned on me. I needed a change of pace.
So here I am almost 2 months later. I miss Starbucks, but I can always get a frappucino when I visit my family in ATL. The Mall of Georgia is nice, but so is the Mall of Albany (It's like comparing apples and oranges). Sure, I have had anxiety, but I am seeing the dust settle, and you know what? I like it down here. I can actually see the sky as the sun is setting, and it is beautiful. The people are great, the weather is nice, and I feel like I am finally venturing out of my comfort zone. So why mention all the things I like down here? Well the truth of the matter is, 10 years ago I wouldn't have found anything positive to say about the move. If it was something I didn't want to do then, all I could see was the negative. But doing the program and working on how I view things, has truly changed me.
Am I cured? No, but I am working on it everyday. I am a work in progress, and you know what? That's ok too. I have learned that I will never be perfect, so why stress about it? I just want to be happy with the me I am today.

So.... Look out! Here I come South Georgia!
I'm looking forard to my new life here!

Carrie
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

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Post by Guest » Tue Nov 01, 2005 11:20 am

calebs mom,
HOOOORAAAAY!!!! for you!!! That is just awesome to hear. We can do things and look forward to things and places we didnt think we could. And we can actually welcome change. Im very proud of you and your successes!!! Keep up the good work!! love ya:) Nelly

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Post by Guest » Tue Nov 01, 2005 12:18 pm

calebsmom, Thank you for your post.It is very inspiring and I like you 10 years ago would also look for the nearest hospital wherever I was moving on US News and World Report (top ranking hospitals). Your story is inspiring because it doesn't matter if you live near a top ranking hospital, the lord will send you who you need when you need it. Thanks for your story.

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Post by not » Tue Nov 01, 2005 12:36 pm

Good for you, Carrie! It's good to know we can be yanked out of our safety zones and survive! I got yanked out of mine ten years ago... moved from MI to Cincinnati when my husband took a new job. I've been eight hours from my childhood home, family and friends... and I have lived to tell about it, LOL. Though I still hope to go back someday, I've done pretty good at making a life down here and enjoying it as best I can. I have new friends, a new job, and a new church. While there have been many times where I've indulged in self-pity and resented my husband for taking me away from my comfort zone, I have always managed to keep going and trying to make the best of it. In retrospect, I believe it has actually been good for me to "fend for myself" so to speak and has made me stronger and more self confident. In effect, it has made me "grow up" (which is a good thing considering I'm 38, LOL).

Here's to survival! :)

Jen

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Post by Carolyn Dickman » Wed Nov 02, 2005 3:58 am

Way to go! This is very inspiring to me. I'm so glad that you have found Peace with Change - this is not an easy thing to do. Change usually results in Stress - but you have turned a negative in to a positive and have won the battle! Your success has given me hope - it will be a good day today and I will not be anxious or stressed....will not!
Good luck,
Amy Jo

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Post by Guest » Wed Nov 02, 2005 6:58 am

Thanks for giving me a pat on the back ladies! I needed that. :) Don't forget to pat yourselves on the back as well, I would love to hear your accomplishments too.

Jen, I am 29 now, so I am glad to hear that growing up can happen at any age. Guess it is my time ;) LOL

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Post by Lew » Sat Aug 09, 2008 4:05 pm

bump For those who might need encouragement.

Holy cow. I just saw my post saying I was 29. Well I am 32 now. Time sure flies in the forum world. :D
Life is too short to own an ugly boat. Step aboard for a wonderful journey!

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