Transition and Transformation

I recently caught up with a friend that moved away from Austin several years ago and was shocked that her son, who I remember as being about 10 years old, was graduating from high school. I guess when I see my own children I am seeing the progression day to day and it has a limited shock effect….Benjamin is leaving today to do his study abroad in England and I can remember a not so distant past where I wouldn’t leave him alone in the house just to run to the store. Where has time flown?
I have been exploring life in transition recently and admittedly, I don’t think I move all that well from one life stage to the next. Change is necessary and unstoppable, but I always loose myself a little when I shift. I guess the past year has been that way…and most recently the move to East Texas. I love it here….but I am still working to find my way. And I think some of it is laziness. I have a great group of friends in Austin and thinking about finding friends like that here is frustrating. For the first time, in a very long time, all I have to think about is myself and the occasional family thing with Mom and the gang. What do I like to do now? Is it different than 20 years ago….or 10 or 5 even?
The next few months are going to be a exploration into many different things….outdoor, indoor, solitary, public, etc. I am going to make it my goal to explore the places in East Texas that talk to me, while I listen to my own heart and soul in a way that I have never listened before.
Transition and transformation…..the journey begins. Please use this blog to tell me about your own personal journey. And please pray for each step of the way!