Significance of Change

So I've decided to ramble on today about taking risks and dare I say it....making a change?  As you all know these past 8 months have all been about change for me.  A change in where I live, career, church, and overall going a little out of my comfort zone at times.  Some changes are major, some are minor, but all making me a better person each day.  So why are we society as a whole, sometimes so afraid of change?  Even if we know in the long run, the change will be positive?  Are we afraid of what our family & friends may think?  But truly if they love us, they should accept us no matter what correct?  So here is my challenge to you... think of one thing no matter if it's big or small that you would like to change, and give it a shot.

Here are the changes that my family and I have made over the last year.  The biggest change for us is moving to East Tennessee.  For those who may know this is my husband's home, he was born and raised here.  For me it's been a definite change, never have I lived somewhere so far removed...let's just say I'm way out in the country.  It's taken awhile for me to be comfortable enough to stay at home in the evenings, alone.  Never have I lived somewhere where it's deftly silent at night, and yes I know the katydids will be back soon and they drive me crazy!  And did you ever think you would hear me talking, excitedly about life on the farm?  I love helping to feed the cows, chickens, whatever his dad may need help doing.  Last week Rick and I climbed up on the hay rolls to see if the chickens we nesting up there, and on the way down let's just say I ended up sliding down the hay on my bottom.  But I laughed all the way down!  Now that's not to say I don't still walk gingerly thru the fields, careful to avoid all the cow patties. 

The second change for me is the career, I'm now a full time student!  It's been a real eye opening experience to be on campus, and in classes with 200 other students.  I've also made another change in life, and that's a new church.  We've started attending Rick's family church here, and it too has been a blessing.  For many years I had strayed away from church, but a few months ago really started feeling like something was missing in my life.  The past few weeks at church have been just what I needed, and everyone has been so welcoming, and our pastor is wonderful.  Megan has thrived in church as well, sometimes singing in the choir, and now becoming involved with the Easter program. 

Another change is the thought of a family run, we're looking at doing a 5K as a family at the end of April.  Megan is super excited, and we're getting ready to start a training program. 

The changes have been gradual, but I'm hopeful that all are for the best!  That's not to say I don't still have a few flaws. :)  Or a few things in the back of my head that still bother me....but alas, I'm taking them one at a time.