Move

–verb (used without object)
1. to pass from one place or position to another.

The month of July is the focal point of my summer.  The next three weeks involves a lot of traveling…Vermont–>Nicaragua–>Florida.  On Saturday, I head to Vermont to spend time with my family.  This, I’m sure, will involve dinner out to Hoagies, a ridiculous amount of bowls of lucky charms in the morning, a hippie venture with Erin, some rain here or there, and plenty of trips to the most loved VT-DeCapua places.  Johnny, Drew, Allison, Belinda, Mark & Adria are stopping by Saturday night, which certainly creates a perfect homecoming. 

2. to go from one place of residence to another: They moved from Tennessee to Texas. 

A lot, almost too much, has been new the past week or so.  With a new apartment comes new sounds, new roommates, new issues with internet, new driving paths to work…etc.  I take regular jogs at the lake and hope to utilize my bike more.  Two days ago I accidently joined a cross-country race and quickly turned around when I realized the finish line was just ahead. 

3. to advance or progress: The red racing car moved into the lead. 

The month of July has and will involve a lot of progress.  I’m heading to Nicaragua!  I think this will be stretching and an opportunity to energize me more for my program at DTS.   Moving away from my on campus housing and my roommate was/is difficult.  But, I feel like it was the right thing to do.  I’m excited for what this new apartment will be for me and my friends.  Nate is getting married!  Abby, Sarita, and I are heading to Orlando to see him and Ali tie the knot.  Lucky for us they will be our neighbors at the new apartment complex. 

4. to have a regular motion, as an implement or a machine; turn; revolve.

For the past 5 years, I’ve moved completely out and into a dorm/apartment each year.  I’ve come to grips that life right now is pretty transient.  Moving and change can be frustrating, but God has been able to use me in each new place, each apartment, and alongside the people I know and love wherever I end up.

Some pictures from the move: