After having a debate with a close family member over why we have chosen to live in Wyoming, I have been reflecting on that question a lot myself and here is what I have come up with.
I firmly believe that there are good and bad things about every where. Here are the big 4 negative's to living in Wyoming for me,
1-Distance from Family (although it could be worse)
2-Travel (esp. when trying to see family!!)
3-Weather(really who likes snow 9 months a year)
4-Lack of Shopping (pathetic I know, but I really love a good mall!!)
So those are my reasons why I would leave, but here are the positives. (In no particular order of importance!!)
1-Strong Family Oriented Community
2-Ward family that would and has given much to us
3-Wonderful school system
4-Beautiful scenery
5-safe environment for my children to grow up in
6-good friends
7-Awesome YMCA program
8-Career that not only pays the bills and allows me to be a stay at home mom for my children, but also one that fulfills my husband and will help meet all the goals my husband has regarding a career
*mind you I realize that many places also offer these positives, but for what ever reason the Lord directed us here*
So, for those who I have given a negative image of Wyoming, I ask you to look past my past struggles with living here. It has not been easy to adjust to a new community, but we have been received with more than open arms. Although I have gone through varying degrees of like and dislike regarding our settling arrangements, I am now determined to focus on the list of positives and not negatives. For those of you that this personally affects by not having us closer, I am sorry. For the family distance alone I many times wish it could be different. We miss so much by being away and we love you all so much, but this is where we are supposed to be. It has taken my nearly 3 years to know this for myself, but now I do. Coming into town this past trip home, I finally felt like I was coming home. I do love it here and although I don't know why, I know this is where the Lord wants my family right now.
So, for those that care or just needed something to do for 5 min. this is why Wyoming is the right place for us. I am glad to have this realization come since, it looks like this will be our home for a long time to come!
9 comments:
It's wonderful when a place you move to finally feels like home. I felt that way this past time we went to dallas with Avery. Coming back to utah felt like going home instead of the other way around. I am glad you have come to this realization... and just so you know we happily drive to visit ya'll.
Your post made me smile and reflect on many conversations I have had, not only with others, but with myself. For the record, I think you are SO LUCKY to live as close as you do!!! 27 hours is a bit far for me. The idea to drive is really not much of an option. One of these times we will end up visiting at the same time again. Until then, I love that you blog :) Miss you.
Personally, I never would have heard of Sheridan had it not been for your move there, and I think it's a great place (I know, I've only been there once). Still, I believe that your move is YOUR move.
I can't wait for the day when my home feels like mine. For me, this last time coming back from Panaca, I still felt like I was leaving home. I'll get there eventually because I want to be there.
And for the record, I'm so glad you are happy up there. I really am.
I am really proud of you. This was a hard thing for you and I really admire your courage. You have a great life started there and it will only get better. We will always miss you and welcome you when you come to visit and I hope you will do the same for us, but know for now - the 9 hour drive come with much excitement to see you. We love you and will always support you.
Thanks for the supportive comments, Mom esp. thanks for the helpful perspective and uplifting encouragement today on the phone!
I second you on all of it!
I'm glad you did this post. I recently moved about 30 minutes from my family and away from my comfort zone and I have been belly-aching about how much I miss out on, yet I still get to attend most family gatherings. I promise to also be more positive about what will probably our community for a long time to come.
Great attitude and it also makes for great family vacations when you have somewhere to stay. I was able to maintain a good attitude through the pregnancy but its gotten harder ever since. With 3 screaming babies I wonder why in the world this had to happen to me. So I take lots of pictures so I can look back at the happy moments. Hope we get to see you guys sometime soon. We've missed you the last few times you were in town. Maybe sometime this summer. Until then, we'll be happy where we're at!
I am glad that you are content where you are. It is super hard being away from family and having so much snow is the pits, but if you know you are where you are supposed to be, that's worth it all. A peace of mind is worth more than some realize. We miss you guys. Are you guys going to be around all summer? We're driving to ID in late June. Maybe we could make a pit stop? I would love it.
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