So, here it is.. my first post on our new blog. Since we are moving to a different city, I thought it would be a nice idea to start a blog so you can keep up with all of our new adventures in Abilene. A lot of excitement awaits us, but we're also heartsick because we feel like Midland is really our home. My parents and brother are here, all of our true friends are here, our church family... it's such a big step for us to take. We fought God on this for a long time. I had to keep asking Him if He were kidding. Nope. Reality strikes! Still, I am excited about starting a new life together as a full couple. It will no longer be Blake the youth minister and his wife Laura- now we will be the Berryhills. And that's just fine with us. It will be nice to live a life outside of the spotlight.
Blake is struggling with the move, too. Youth ministry has been his life for at least the past 10 years. It was a childhood dream that came true, and a calling that was fulfilled. I'm sure it does feel confusing to go from the server to the served. I'm glad for him. He needs spiritual nourishment, too. He loves learning, and this will be a wonderful chance for him to enjoy school without worrying about a full-time job and juggling career with academics. We're flip-flopping roles! How weird! I know he's looking forward to it, it's just such a drastic change.
I'm worried about friends. I don't seem to have a problem making them, yet I'm anxious about having to meet new people and make new relationships. At work, the closest person to my age will be about 20 years my senior. That's great, but it would be nice to meet some couples in our life stage. Nobody will replace the friends I have in Midland. Nobody. They have been the biggest blessing in my life. For three years, they have ministered, cared and encouraged me in a way that is so unknown to me. For the first time in my life, I have AWESOME girlfriends. I'm going to miss y'all so much. Please stay in touch. I'll do my best. You're always welcome to come to our new home. I will miss watching your kids grow up and seeing you start a family, but who knows.. maybe we'll be back someday :)
Anyway, those are the thoughts for today. Here's a list of the upcoming events in Blake's and my life:
July 26-Aug 1 Blake at Pine Springs (girls' week anyone?)
Aug 2 Blake's going away party at GCR
Aug 6 Laura's last day of school -- FOREVER!
Aug 8 Moving day
Aug 24 Blake starts school (again)
Sept 1 or 2 Laura's first day as a "real" physical therapist
Much love,
Laura
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New baby and new life in a new state. Alabama life in Tuscaloosa with a schnauzer.
Upcoming Events
- July 26-31 - Blake at Pine Springs
- Aug 2- Blake's going away party at GCR
- Aug 6- Laura's last day of school EVER!
- Aug 8 - Moving Day
- Aug 24- Blake's first day at ACU (again)
- Sept 2- Laura's first day as a "real" PT
2 comments:
Glad to see you started a blog! It will keep me posted on how ya'll are doing. I will miss you so much, it makes me sad to think about it! I know you won't have trouble making friends at all. We will all still be here though! Love ya girl!
Hi Laura, we have met before, but Blake was an intern in the youth group I grew up at in Abilene. My husband and I recently moved back to Abilene, and are going through what you are about to be going through!! I would love to hang out any time, and let us know when ya'll are in Abilene and maybe we can eat dinner together or something. I know that moving is hard, but Abilene is a great place :) My email is jennifer dot nieland at gmail.com if you want to email me!
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