May 29, 2024 - Wednesday

We are hitting the ground running with this idea of moving back east. Ben hasn't spoken to his boss yet, and his reaction will determine a lot of our timing for things. If he's open to flexibility, we may sell here and buy there sooner, but if he doesn't want Ben's schedule to change at all and the idea of Ben only being in Ohio some of the time doesn't work for them, then we'll keep the house for longer and sell closer to the time that he's reached 10 years. Nonetheless, we have a ton of work to do if this house will ever be in selling condition. Today, I started the organizing/purging process in the back room and our closet. I have no idea what to do with all of the many, many things I have to save for sentimental reasons though. Where do I store it all? And why do I have so much of it??

I worry about conversations with friends, and I really worry about stepping out of responsibilities I've taken on to church and co-ops. I am anxiously looking forward to getting some direction after Ben's work convos. As much as I feel this is the right move at the right time in our lives, I've just had a pit of anxiety in my gut since we told each other we both really want to move forward with this. Praying, and praying, and praying. 

Today was productive though. And I ran again! 3 days in a row. Jonas wanted the day off, so I ran alone for the first time. It was...about the same. Hard, but fine. I ran about 1.2 miles straight. I'm looking forward to it becoming a little easier though, honestly.