Just call me Debbie Downer for the duration of this post. I have been in such a funk the past few days and I can’t quite put my finger on exactly why, but I think it may be a few reasons:
1. Church-hunting. I am so sick of looking for a church to call home. I was hoping we’d go to one and that would be it…it just hasn’t happened. We’ve been to at least 8 different churches in the area. Maybe it’s Satan getting to me, but I’m so sick of going to a new church only to figure out we don’t like it, that it makes me not even want to go on Sundays. But we do and we will–until we find “the one”. We have another one we’ll try out next week that I friend goes to and it’s literally around the corner…
2. Ty traveling. Oh, where do I begin?? When Ty took this job he was told he’d be traveling maybe 2-3 times a year. Okay, that’s not bad at all, we can handle that. Well, once he took the job things changed somehow. Since Feburary he’s been “out of town” (whether it be for 2 nights or a whole week) 8 times. That’s an average of every-other week. This past week he was gone Wed-Friday and the next two weeks he’s gone Wed morning-Saturday night. I know it won’t last forever because he’s covering some trips for his boss, who is out on maternity leave, and the other account manager, who it 36 weeks preggo and cannot travel, but seriously they said 2-3 times a year NOT a month!! I hope they pick up his traveling when we have a newborn–doubtful, but we’ll see. I don’t want complain about his job because it’s a very good job and he enjoys it, we just miss him when he’s gone!
3. Homesick. As much as I enjoyed spending time in Michigan when I went back for my Gma’s funeral it really made me homesick. I don’t mind it down here, it just don’t get the feeling down here that I do when i’m “home”. I know that wherever Ty and the kids are is home, but it just isn’t quite the same. I’m out of my comfort zone and even though I have made some good friends there is still something missing. I’ve never wanted to live really close to my family, but it would be nice to even have the option of driving home for a weekend sometimes. It’s not even an option when you’re 8 hours away!
4. Hormones. Enough said.
I’ve probably been a bit too honest about how I’m feeling right now, but it feels good to get it off my chest! I’ll get out of this funk and on with my life soon and I will keep praying that things get better over time and that I can learn to be content.
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hang in there. i know it's hard to \”start over\” (making new friends, finding a church, feeling a sense of belonging). i really know what you mean about being far from family… a weekend trip would be nice from time to time…
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I'm glad you vented! It does help relieve some of the stress and emotion. It's hard adjusting to this area. I'm not sure I have completely but I think that once you find a church home, things will get better. God is teaching you something through this search and may just be patience or trusting in Him to lead you there in His time. I've been there and it's not fun! I've learned to pray for a good church home as soon as we find out we're moving to a new area. It is so incredibly important! I'm anxious to hear how it went today. Call anytime!! =)
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Hang in there! i know exactly what you are going through…moving is tough! And it doesn't necessarily mean you don't like your \”new\” life, it is just that you are lonely for your \”old\” life. and having a hubby that is traveling (or in my case working really, really long hours) doesn't help. but things will get better…it just takes some time! and it definitely helps to vent!! š
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Ahhhh…learning to be content in all circumstances!! Wish I could say I have that one mastered! I'll be praying for you!
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Oh, can I relate! We had such a hard time settling in Denver, never loving any of the churches we tried, being so far from home, and Coleman out of town at least one night a week. It was miserable at times, but we survived. I pray you find THE church quickly so you can get in and meet some friends. That will definitely help. Sorry I don't have helpful advice, but I've been there before — and currently — and I can tell you it will get better!
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How far along are you now a-days I've lost track!
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Hang in there! I felt the same way when we moved to Toledo. Call me if you need to talk! Miss you guys!!!
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Hang in there! It's totally going to get better. We've totally been through the whole church hunting and it's hard! We actually hunted when we first moved, found a church that we liked, and now, after 3 years, our needs have changed a little and we're hunting AGAIN! Maybe try out each church for more than a week. Sometimes it's easy to get a bad impression the first week. Plus, it's hard on the kiddos to go somewhere different every time!And … I totally hear you with Ty being gone. Jon is always gone 2 nights/week with school and then usually travels or has other work commitments at least once a month. I know it's so hard! Do you have any other friends whose husbands travel or even work long hours? A good friend of mine and I rotate houses once a week for dinner with all of our kids since her husband works out of town all week and it really gives both of us something to look forward to! Hope things start looking up soon!
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