I'm into my second year in a corporate position, running a chunk of business for a company, and wondering what I did for the past year. Did I make any difference, anywhere? I taught people how to make coffee. I hope I encouraged people. I know I was hard on others and myself. But beyond that, the whole year is a blur with flashes of memories, but not many. I don't want this year to be like that.
My amazing husband and I moved back to Kentucky 2 weeks ago. We're living with my parents and 1 younger brother. I'm working my same job and he's starting a new one. And I'm excited about all of it.
So far, living with my parents has been incredible. They love having us, and we love being able to help them in their busy lives. We're also all gone so much that we never feel like we're stepping on anyone's toes. We're with family again, and after being gone for a year it's soothing to my soul to be this close to them.
Ryan's job is wonderful. He's excited about life again. He's full of energy and personality, eager to get involved in things and be with people. I attribute all of that to being back in Kentucky (medicine to his creative soul), and having a job that he earned and makes him a provider. He's been studying for his Health and Life Insurance state exams that are Tuesday, and I think he's going to do great.
We're already part of a small group and meeting people. We're grabbing coffee and making connections and growing, and loving every minute of it.
I've fussed a lot this week about the challenges I have with working so far from the office and in a corporation, but the truth is, Ryan and I both feel like we're exactly where we're supposed to be right now. We feel like a weight has been lifted off our chests, and we're closer than ever. These are the times that I wish life would slow down so we could enjoy all of it. This year will be different, and it will be big. I'm excited to see where it leads.
