Hi folks - I want to first preface my first submittal by saying that as a youngster I was already a first class world traveler. By the time I was 2 years old I had already moved several times including an international stint. At 30 years old I have been STUCK in Norther Kentucky for 6 years with no hope of leaving anytime soon. Now I don't want to offend any state loving, longtime resident of this beautiful (yet economically depressed and culturally devoid) state - but for a girl who's traveled internationally several times and seen 46 of the 50 states, I am LOST!
How did I find myself stuck? In the summer of 2002 we (my small family of three) found ourselves in a bit of a crisis. We had been living a content life in the Land of the Mouse (Orlando, FL for those of you not in the know). Why would any sane person move from the land of sun, fun and international tourist galore? Let me explain.
My husband and I were looking into buying a house and my young daughter was adapting to daycare splendidly. We had great "grown-up" jobs w/401-k's and insurance, life was looking up. Then the terrible events of 9-11 happened and although we were not directly impacted, our lives were certainly affected. My husband was laid off from the struggling insurance company he was newly hired at and I was looking at losing my job in commercial real estate (who wants to build anything when terrorist are on the attack). My in-laws suggest taking a leap and moving to the great mid-west where they had recently moved. Having grow up in Wisconsin and recalling how I missed the change in seasons I jumped at the chance. We packed up the fam, put our faith in God and took the plunge. It's been 6 years since the move and times are still tough. I still have faith that God will guide us to the land of milk and honey yet, but until then I AM STUCK IN NK!!!
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