LA Adams View: Transitions

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Transitions

Everyone in our family is in a state of transition this year. Jeffrey and I are trying to figure out normal again. No alarm for 6 am office start, no due dates or projects to finish.
When we flew to Utah a few days after arriving in California, I talked to Rachel my youngest daughter and she is beginning another semester of school with new roommates and deciding where her life should go. We talked to Michael and Julia who are expecting a little girl to arrive in August. Talk about changing your life! A first baby is always life changing. They are both in school and figuring out how to graduate expiditiously.
After being back in California for a few days we flew to North Carolina to watch Matthew graduate after four years of medical school. Big move from the East Coast over to the West Coast with Debbie and the children flying and Matthew and Jeffrey driving for three days in a moving van. Matthew took the last leg into California by himself. Saying goodbye to all their friends, colleges and the beautiful gardens, hiking trails and roads of North Carolina to begin all over again in Sacramento, California.
I flew back early (though I got stuck in Chicago for four hours) so I could take care of Jayson and Caleb while Nate and Kelsi traveled up to Redding and signed for their new home, painted rooms, and picked out appliances to be dropped off next week. They are expecting a little girl in August also and going to three small children is going to be a big transition too!
Last night I talked with Andrew about his plans to buy a new home. He asked if he could live with us for a few months to save on rent so he could buy a home. He has all kinds of ideas of how his life will change this year.
And then there is Rebekah making one of the biggest transitions in life, she is getting married next month to Michael McGoveran! We are so happy for her and making plans to house all who are coming for her celebration. Life is good, really good. But normal? What is normal?
Sorting out and packing boxes, living out of suitcases and dreaming up ideas to entertain children is my normal for now. Keeping track of wedding plans and airport schedules is taking priority. Will I be transitioned by July?