It was one year ago today (June 01, 2011) that I left my home of twenty plus years for the unknown, to a place that I’ve never visited, but intuition told me was the right place for me. Seattle, Washington; it made sense; I love the climate, overcast, rainy, and cool. Culture is rich and celebrated there. It was apparent even though I’ve never visited the West Coast, that is was the right place for me. There was opportunity for my career and personal development. The majority of my family (was and still is) located in Lancaster county, I had close knit friendships, and an active social life. While I considered life good, I knew there was more. As the old saying goes, you have to lose to gain. I knew that was the case here, I accepted that and was willing to take the risk.

I felt trapped where I was, this mindset started a young age and grew and grew as years progressed. I was raised in a small town in Southern Lancaster County. I saw a majority of my classmates fall into the cyclone of their past generations. Go to school, meet someone, get married, get settled, have children and raise the next generation to follow the same path. Some would leave for college outside the scope of their hometown but a majority of them would return to what they knew.  I didn’t want that life. I didn’t want comfort, I wanted life.  

So fast forward one year. Here I am; a happy resident of urban central Capitol Hill, one of the small segments that make up Seattle. I’ve worked at one of the top and fastest growing companies, I’ve seen live performances by some of my favorite musicians, and have partaken in local activities. I look forward to the coming year where I can expand on my travels from Seattle to surrounding spots in Washington, onto visits to the West Coast’s hot spots. At the top of my list include San Francisco, Portland, and Colorado.

It was a bittersweet move, but if I had all to do again, I would do it without hesitation, with God’s guidance just as I did to get where I am at today. Full trust in being led each step of the way, knowing that what I needed would be provided for. I still carry this trust day today, for I am grateful for my life today.

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