Turning the page

The weeks seem to be rushing by. Soon we will be legit Rev. and Dr. Vicarage. The Vicarage-to-be is currently going through the paces to be ours and we are a mix of excitement and anxiety. We are learning to love the liminal space of transition while also being mindful to create the core memories of this particular moment, place, and people. Learning to slow down and take a moment to recognize and enjoy what is left of our time here. It was not this side of 6ish weeks ago that we decided to head down this path. Whirlwind is the best description. But one that is happening with abundant peace and sunshine. 

I recently returned from a clergy spouse retreat weekend and at the retreat, we were gifted a beautiful journal with the diocese's seal on the front. I've been wondering what I would put in it and I decided this morning that this will be the journal in which I begin chronicling our journey through our first call from the perspective of our family. Today's first entry is about where we are in this moment of transition. I recorded the kid's ages, grades, the pets we have, and how I feel at this moment. 

I hope this journal will be a beloved document that the VIT (soon to be legit Vicar) will be able to look back on years down the line. I don't want to forget this time. When I look back on the last two years I wish I had more frequently documented our travels and journey and so rather than dwell on what has been left undone, we begin today. 

So here is to the rest of our time here. The beginning of goodbyes and the anticipation of hellos!