The Midwest Will Always Be Home

hello friends and family,

I miss you all so so so much. I realized that I wish I could talk to you guys each day and felt a need to stay connected. I decided to blog about this next stage in mine and Adam's life so you guys can get a glimpse of our new life down south and I can have an outlet for being so far away! So please - stay for a while and read up on our life and I can't wait to hear what is happening in yours.

Let's dive right in!

After spending a week in Jacksonville, Fl it only took two days for me to extremely miss everything about the Midwest - yes even the cold temperatures and pretty white snow. While most people can't stand the thought of snow, I plan my whole week around it from pulling out my favorite pair of boots - bundling up in a warm scarf - planning hearty dinners and ending with a movie to spend a cozy night in. Let's just say when I saw that it snowed in Wisconsin last week, I was sitting in my shorts and tank top crying. It doesn't help much that Thanksgiving and Christmas both are coming up - the two holidays where all you want are big sweaters and lots of snow!

Now I find myself in a climate that if it reaches below 50 there is a "freeze warning" throughout the community. The latest news was the temperatures that dipped below 45 degrees last night which was the headline story of every news station. We learned safety tips on how to use a space heater... Adam and I rebelled and didn't even turn the regular heat on last night. 

While all of this is what many people dream about - I mean Florida is the #1 retirement community -  I will always consider the Midwest home. Looks like we just have a head start on where everyone wants to end up. Now don't get me wrong, I am really excited for where God has placed Adam and I. I can see our relationship changing in so many sweet ways (more on that in another post). See how I'm keeping you interested? I am already killing this blogging thing. 

Throughout all the emotions I just shared with you, one thing I want you to know that I am very thankful for where Adam and I are right now in our life and looking forward to pursuing our purpose here in Jacksonville.