Its been a little over two months since our big move. Things are going great. My kids love their school, we love our ward, we love where we live, we have some great friends, and Damon is doing great at his job. I know it doesn't make sense to some people or even us at times, but I'm just really glad that we took a huge risk. I know we are where we are supposed to be for now. I don't know exactly why, but I have a few guesses . . . . .
* I am learning to relax. Its common knowledge that I am SUPER high strung. Hawaii does not allow that. Since I am not working, I have tons of free time. I've never had much of that at all. Sometimes I will find myself becoming impatient, or in a huge hurry, and I quickly remind myself to "simmer down now," and that I have ABSOLUTELY nothing else to do. I think moving here will seriously add years to my life . . . . if I can just keep this whole relaxing bit up, that is.
* It has been reaffirmed to me so many times in just a few short months, that I could care less about having a big huge fancy house, driving the nicest car, or wearing designer clothes (Walmart is about as trendy as I get these days). It just doesn't matter. What I want most, is to be the best mom and wife that I can be. A big part of this, is creating lasting memories with my little family. We have done so many fun things TOGETHER in the last few months that we will remember forever. I'm not saying you have to move far away to do this, but for us . . . . we were just way too busy and consumed with other things at home.
* Having so much free time, has really allowed me to do some soul searching. I want to be a good person. A really good person. I have a lot (and when I say a lot I mean A LOT) of things that I need to work on to get there. I know I have been guilty of it in the past, and I might be guilty of it in the future (I'm going to try my hardest not to), but I no longer want, nor do I need to sit around and worry about what I think everyone else is doing wrong. "Who am I to judge another, when I walk imperfectly?" I've got to focus on the things that I need to change about myself so that I can be the best me.
I'm not sure exactly how long we will be here. We are figuring it all out. It could be a year, it could be four. But for now . . . I am going to enjoy every minute of living in one of the most beautiful places on earth.
PS . . . Come visit. 
12 comments:
i abandoned my blog last june when my computer went on the fritz. just got a new computer for my bday.. im excited to be back on blogger and stalking..i mean following. :) ...hopefully blogging too. i love that God is helping you experience the "be still and know that I am God" wonder to life and raising a family. i miss you!
I love your blog.......and we need to get together. I didn't even talk to you at church.....sounds dumb but sometimes Im not even sure how to start a conversation.lol! (Hi 7th grade right?)
That's such great news. :)
And you look hot sister!
I am so glad, that you are having such a good time. I do hope that we can visit while you are there.
I love that picture, Lib. I'm happy that you're doing so well. I need to move to Hawaii so I can get the huge redwood that's stuck up my butt. I'm in some serious need of simmering down! Jeff and I plan on visiting Hawaii next year, so we'll definitely come and visit!
You are awesome Libbie - way to embrace what life has to offer. You and your family look so dang happy!!
I'm so jealous. When do I get to quit my job and move to Hawaii? I'll talk to the Mr. about it.
Great post about what is truly important. A good reminder to me today. Maybe I should take the Hawaiian therapy? Seriously, I've searched more for jobs out there since I've found your blog! I love the place. Always have. That's why we will keep going back. Maybe we will even be one of your visitors while you are "stationed" there! :)
love it.
sweet post.
you look amazing and it's crazy how sometimes- you just gotta shake shiz up in life.
i'm hoping/praying to follow suite soon this year.
congrats on being ballsy and having such a pretty little fam.
Libbie,
I so agree. After having my babies I decided to stay home with them. You gain a whole new perspective on life when what you have to do is...take care of your family. Life is not all rush, rush, rush. It is so satisfying to love and guide those little ones (and not-so-little ones) that everything else seems to just fade away. I wouldn't trade it for the world.
i keep trying to think of excuses for why i would HAVE TO visit you... i suppose the best would be that erika and i need another trip together... that would really suck! dangit!
Libbie, this is a really wonderful post. How did you get so wise? There are people twice your age who still haven't figured these things out. How sad for them and how good for you. I love Walmart clothes, and Target's, and sometimes Macy's or JC Penny's. It doesn't matter what brand you wear or what car you drive. I noticed long ago that the people most likely to be wearing the "cool name brand stuff" are more often than not the same ones who you see paying for their food with food stamps. They spend what money they do have trying to make it look like they have money. How screwed up, pathetic and sad is that.
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