Friday, February 15, 2013

Relocation

Relocation.

It has been cited as one of the top three most stressful events in a person's life, following close behind the death of a loved one and divorce.

Buy a house, sell a house, pack up your belongings, and move to a new state.

Sounds like fun, doesn't it? Well, let me tell you, it has its highs and lows.

My family is about to embark on our third corporate relocation in an eight year period. Yeah, you could say we're becoming pros at this. Mind you, we're not anywhere near the level of transient living that our military families experience on a yearly basis (God bless you!). But we have learned a lot with each move.

This week, we made the decision to accept a job offer. We will be moving from Noblesville, Indiana, our home for the past five years, to a new home and a new life in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We're excited to embark on this new adventure.

I've decided to start this new blog in the hopes that our experiences will help others navigate their way through the tricky minefield of relocation. If this move is anything like the others, you can expect to find posts on:

*selling a house and home staging

*buying a house

*finding good schools

*finding new churches

*saying goodbye to old friends

*saying hello to new friends

*staying sane while trying to start life over again
 
I've officially christened this site with the name This End Up. Whenever I see a moving box with the arrow pointing upward, it is going to remind me to keep looking up. As a christian blogger, my faith plays a big role in my every day life. I know that God has plans to prosper us with this move, and not to harm us. He has given us hope and a future. He promised me that, so I'm holding Him to that promise. So I guess you can expect this blog to be equal parts HGTV and Inspirational TV. Like watching House Hunters on television while simultaneously listening to KLOVE on the radio.

I hope you will enjoy this journey! Please share this blog with a friend who is moving. Even if they're just moving down the street, I promise to include some tips that will make the transition a little easier. And if I fail miserably, then you can all laugh right along with me. Or laugh at me. I'm cool with that, too.

Keep this end up, friends!

15 comments:

  1. Best wishes on your upcoming adventure, Mary Rose.

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  2. We used to move so often that everyone complained (before computers) about their address books! Now we've been in one spot for 23 years. Looking forward to learning from you as we anticipate selling and relocating within the next few years.
    Blessings and prayers for all of you!

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    1. I know what you mean, Darlene! One of our relatives told us they're going to start adding our address...in pencil! LOL!

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  3. My husband is retiring from active duty....so we are moving for what we HOPE is our last time in a few months. You are not alone in this venture and I look forward to hearing about your adventures :0)

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    1. Marsha, I thought of you when this move came about. You and I have shared the joys and sorrows of moving over these past few years. I so hope that God blesses your next move, too! Thank you, from a civilian, for your family's sacrifices over the years!

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  4. Congratulations on your relocation Mary Rose. I just know this is going to be a good one for you...and I love your positive attitude and outlook on this difficult decision. God bless you on this new experience and I'm subscribing to your blog to keep up with your new adventure...So glad I have met you in the COF forum...You inspire me...((hugs)) ♥♥♥

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  5. Mary Rose, I am one of those RARE breeds that loves to move! I've moved so much in my life - first as a child (every 3-6 months my dad's job sent us to a new location all over the western half of the USA.... what an adventure!) and now as a pastor's wife.

    I wish you well in your move and pray that you will enjoy the experience on this journey! I loved your statement about remebering to look up to God every time you see the "arrow" on those boxes.

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    1. I'm becoming one of those breeds, too, Jeanette! If nothing else, it's a great way to clean house! Thanks for the encouragement, friend!

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  6. Mary Rose,
    Congrats on the new job and may God grant you a smooth and seamless journey!
    Hugs and blessings,
    Marsha

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    1. Thank you, Marsha! Seamless...I like that word!

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  7. You did it! I am so happy for you. I know This End Up is going to help others with the added blessing of helping yourself as well. Now it is past time for me to redecorate my blog...did you use Shaker Beige? ;)
    xo

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    1. Yes, as a matter of fact, it is shaker beige...two coats. LOL!

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  8. Oh sweet friend, what a blessing it is to see you so focused and aiming towards the new journey God has in store for you! You are embracing it well - love the ideas, journaling out loud. I'd be hit or miss, depending on where dh said we'd be heading too, lol!

    Looking forward to the journey with you :)
    x0x0

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