We've heard the phrase "Home is where the heart is." But have we really thought about it? I was today. What if your heart is in multiple places? Does that make all those places "home"?
Being recently married and relocated, I consider my home with my husband. But at the same time, it's hard to just abandon what I knew for so many years. That was my life, that was home. That's where memories and friendships were made. So I carry them with me. Yes part of my heart is still in WA and yes part of me is still there, but I don't think I consider it "home" anymore. Only when I came back to visit, did this come to my realization. The reality has proven to be very difficult, however, I feel a sense of peace.
When I first moved, I struggled to adjust and was so lonely when it came to finding friends. And if you know me, you know that's not the type of person I am. I enjoy the company of others and being with them. So being in a new place where I knew hardly anyone was rough.
Now having been back with friends/family in WA, I know where I belong. I love everyone back in WA dearly but I'm at a different place in my life. Those relationships and memories don't change but I have.
"Home is with your other half. Be it your spouse, family, friends, or Jesus." Home is not always where your heart is. Part of my heart will always be with those in WA, but home will definitely always be with my husband, and I'm not talking about the location.
So true. It can be so profound...or such a "growing" moment when you come to different realizations in your life. I can definitely relate to how it feels to just be at a different place in life. It can be a difficult realization, but to come to peace with it is so good. I had a very difficult time after my first hubby passed away, going through that roller-coaster in my 20's, returning back to "normal life", still in my 20's, with my friends, work, etc., but geez...I felt like I couldn't relate to anyone. I've happily come to peace with that and returned to life since...as you know! :) Still though...entering a different stage is always an experience...a new chapter in a book.
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