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5 years ago, Tristen and I moved to Portland, all by ourselves. We had no one. We knew no one. It wasn't until I had been with Rhett for six months, over 2 years later, that Tristen's local emergency contact was someone that had actually been to our home, and wasn't a semi-stranger of a co-worker that I had hesitantly approached and asked if I could use their phone number as an emergency contact, just in case. Vulnerable, to say the least; uncomfortable and worrisome, at best, is the only way I can describe those first couple years of living here, on our own, alone.
Not having anyone to rely on made me rely on my own strength and perseverance, and though it made me fiercely independent, there were many times over the years, that having a child, by myself, in a town, by myself, has felt very lonely. It's a strange kind of loneliness. The kind that makes you tear up, just thinking about it... like I am tearing up right now, again. For the second time, today..
.. earlier, I teared up too. I just couldn't help it, as I reread the text, and thought about the message from the second sister, that moved to Portland today, and how she was picking up Tristen, and they were going to our other sister's house. And joy tears just fell out of my eyes. To know Tristen was with my sisters, having fun, being taken care of, loved on as only family can love, and that Rhett and I would meet up after work too, and we would all hang out. And eat pizza. And play wiiu. And just all be together. Gosh darn it! I'm tearing up again. Ugh! It's just so sweet. So, so sweet to have my littlest sisters here in the same town with me. It just makes me tear up. Life just got sweeter today.
12 comments:
i know exactly how you feel. i feel like i want to cry some happy tears for you too.
absolutely adore this post.
:)
Noooooo it's too early to cry! This is such a great post. I know what it feels to be truly alone in a new city. I'm so glad you're surrounded by family now.
I don't blame you for crying! I can't imagine how hard it must have been for you to move by yourself to a new big city. But you've always seemed so fiercely strong and independent to me so it makes sense that someone like you would be able to.
I'm so glad you have family around you now! That is awesome.
isn't life's journey amazing? That step of faith to move brought you to the beautiful life you have now...love it.
You are an amazingly strong woman and a wonderful momma. I'm so happy that you are so happy. There's nothing like family, right? You deserve all the best! :)
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
I love this story! You really should high five each other one day and say We Did It! I can only imagine the bond you two have. Love you!
I love this story! You are such a strong woman I am not surprised you picked up and moved to a new place alone. I must say that I've been contemplating doing the same. So glad it worked out for you. HUGS! XOXO
I just got chills! So happy for you! :)
I started following your blog late, so I don't know much of your back story, but it sounds like something that could be turned into a novel. You are one brave lady!
Aawwww M what a sweet post! You have always been an inspiration to me in many, many ways! So proud of you as a mom, and as a human being:-) xo
Love this. I moved from Portland down here to Independence/Salem and it was always kind of weird when I filled out emergency contact forms before I met Craig. I love that you are surrounded by family now.
Woohoo welcome to Portland Sister!
I am gonna need the full story one day....about you two moving to Portland. You are seriously one of the most sincere souls I have met through blogging. I truly consider you a friend...not just someone's blog I read. I wish we lived closer because I know that we would def be hanging out ALL the time. I am so happy you are happy! You deserve nothing less...yay for sister kitty being there now!!!!! Love you!!
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