There's a not so small rumor going around our oh so small town
Everyone is talking about it
In the carpool lines and backyards
At happy hours and in the Piggly Wiggly
Rumor has is it we're putting our house on the market and hitting the road
And the best part...
It's true
Yes, that's right
We're moving to Richmond
And we're not just leaving our house, we're leaving our life.
I'm excited
I'm terrified
I've prayed
I've packed
I've drank bottles of wine with old friends
I'm afraid
That I won't make new friends
That I won't be invited to a new playgroup or bunco
That I'll walk by envying women sitting on front porches drinking wine and wishing I was on mine
That our beautiful beloved first home won't sell
Please pray for us!




Whoa!!!!!!! So excited for you but bummed we won't have our wine date!!!! What is your timeline?
ReplyDeleteYAY! Get it up here, we need to become friends!
ReplyDeleteI know exactly how you feel. We are leaving our life in suburban Atlanta where we have been for 13 years and moving to Jacksonville FL where we know no one. I have the same fears about making new friends. Good luck to you!
ReplyDeleteYou? Not make friends anywhere?! I know you will make TONS of great friends soon! I'm happy for you, and praying for you at the same time. XOXO
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! I can't wait to see how you decorate your new house! You are so talented and friendly you are bound to make loads of friends! Everything is scary at first, but I know it will all work out. Best of luck!
ReplyDeleteYay!!! Love that quote. Must post it on the fridge. So proud of you for seizing opportunity when it presents itself, despite how hard the decision. Hugs and kisses from the Sauers to the Ryans.
ReplyDeleteLove that quote!
ReplyDeletePraying for a smooth move for y'all, and the house sells quick! Everything WILL work out as it should.
we did the same thing about a year ago. i moved from nc to charleston. it was the hardest decision we have ever made but it was also the best! good luck with everything!
ReplyDeleteWow! Congrats!! We're working on the same sorta thing...praying so much my knees hurt, ya feel?
ReplyDeleteYou WILL make friends. You WILL have a new bunco group!
So, what are you gonna change the blog name to???
Oh I have seen pics of your house...it will sell! Your such an adorable sweet person who wouldn't want to be friends with you? It's an adventure! Have fun :)
ReplyDeleteJump! We moved here with five kids. We didn't know anyone! I didn't know where anything was ! I love it here and I am so happy that we made the leap of Faith:)))) big prayers and hugs:)
ReplyDeleteAnyone I meet who grew up in Richmond absolutely raves. I can't wait to watch you decorate a new house through your blog. I love this Richmond interior designer's blog, and imagine she'd invite you to playgroup ;) http://rylandwoodard.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteI want to buy your house! Too bad I live halfway across the country. I recently started following your blog and love your style. Can't wait to see what you do in your next place!
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you, but I will miss seeing you and your sweet girl around town. Let us know when you are here for visits.
ReplyDeleteYea for change, new places, new friends and new experiences! Excited for you!!
ReplyDeleteOh how exciting!!! I know it must be a bit nerve racking though! I will keep you and you family in my thoughts and prayers for a smooth, effortless transition.
ReplyDeleteI am down the road from you in Charlottesville!!! We go to Richmond often. When are you moving? If you have any questions, or need ANYTHING, let me know! my email is alicia.orbeta@yahoo.com
I would be MORE than happy to help you with anything you need!
What an exciting next chapter in life Julia! I know how you feel and will certainly keep you in my thoughts and prayers! I usually get so ahead of myself decorating new house in my head that I forget I will have to make friends when I get there! But now- finally, a year later, I feel comfortable and have wonderful friends! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteMy sister just sent me your blog and said I need to be your friend when you move to Richmond! I think she's right! I don't have a bunco group but I have a playgroup and we love to drink wine ;) Like a lot of wine...too much for our own good ;) What part of Richmond are you moving to? Please let me know if I can do anything to help you! I think you will love it here! Im off to read the rest of your blog!
ReplyDelete-Erin
I know y'all will be just fined...just extremely missed here in Pawleys! Love you!
ReplyDeleteOh sweetie I am SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! That is exciting and I know you are a little nervous, but Richmond needs your beautiful touch and definitely needs some of your sass! :) Love ya girl, woo hoo!!!! xoox
ReplyDeleteyippee!!! i'm a richmond girl myself and absolutely love it..we'll have to do a bloggy meet up once you're settled!
ReplyDeleteYeah for Richmond!!! I've been here since graduating from college and love it! Close to the beach, moutains, D.C. and you get to enjoy all the seasons!
ReplyDeletewelcome back julia:) Good luck with everything - we can have some wine when you get back, I'd love to meet your sweet babygirl! xo Sara-Ellen
ReplyDeleteSo exciting Julia!! Congrats :) And how fun to get to decorate another place - can't wait to see hw you do it. Tho I'm a little sad to see SC lose you ;)
ReplyDeleteNow how in the heck did I miss this post? sheesh. I miss all the important stuff. story of my life. day late and a dollar short.
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