Sunday, April 8, 2012

New City, New Home, New Life

Unknown Mami


My life has definitely turned upside down. For years I figured I would most likely spend the rest of my life in the quaint city of Sioux Falls. Yet in a matter of just a few months after the death of my husband, everything in my life has changed. For 19 years  South Dakota has been our home and now my youngest daughter and I have packed up and moved all the way to Norfolk, Virginia to live with my oldest daughter and her family.

Leaving behind family, good friends and all that we had become accustom to has been difficult. The major redeeming factor is that we are now with family that for the last four years we only saw for short visits once or twice a year. Although I am sad to be leaving behind some very dear friends and most importantly three of my wonderful grandchildren, I am happy to have the chance to spend time with my other three grandchildren. I also find myself rather excited for the new adventures that are sure to be found.

I am not sure if I will be keeping this blog and asking the many friends back in Sioux Falls to help supply photos for the blog or if I will be closing this blog. All I can say for now is that I will be taking lots of photos of the Sioux Falls area each year when I return to visit family and friends.

5 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

blessings to you in your new city. :)

Keetha Broyles said...

Wow - - - that is QUITE a change. I think you may be a bit surprised by culture shock.

Having made a move from Indiana to Wisconsin a year and a half ago, I can totally relate to the magnitude of such a move.

Claudya Martinez said...

Oh my goodness, big hugs and love to you. So much change.

ArtandArchitecture-SF.com said...

With best wishes in your future endeavors. It is all so very difficult, and you seem to have found the good things to focus on.

Your last photo of the waterfall is just amazing by the way.

MamaTim said...

wshing u all the best, change can be quite a challenge but looks like U're handling it well. i