Getting Ready ~
My house is in escrow. Having thought it would have sold months ago, I have already discarded the many things that had no purpose, boxed up what I will keep and placed the boxes in storage, and have organized a storage unit with all my ongoing needs like seasonal clothing, office supplies, my tool cabinet, and various household items. That will be my oversized closet for the next several months, if not more. I have begun to plan for the next chapter of my life. I am cautiously optimistic that escrow will go smoothly. My hope is to be home in California by Nov. 1st and will return to Reno for the close of escrow on Nov. 10th. It just cannot get here fast enough.
My new chapter includes getting a job. I know it is important for me to continue to work and be engaged with others. As much as I would like to just work on my passion projects, I know that isolation is not recommended. I have to get out there and be amongst others. So, I have been putting in several job applications for a variety of work including higher education adjuncts, emergency dispatcher, literacy program coordinator…and so on. I have only had one interview thus far with no word as to the result. This is the first step I have taken.
My second step is where I will live. I had decided to Airbnb it for a while, but discovered the cost of getting an Airbnb for a month is crazy expensive. I did lots of Google searching and discovered Furnished Finder. Rentals listed must be rented for a month minimum. I have found many lovely homes in the areas where I want to stay. Rent is much more reasonable, and by their name, they are fully furnished. I am so glad I stumbled upon them.
So now, I wait. The long wait until Nov. 10th reminds me of the long wait for a baby to arrive, to get married, to have a house built, to be on summer break, and so many more events in our lives when we count down the days. The time just goes by so slowly. Until Nov. 10th arrives, I do not think I have the faith to celebrate the house being in escrow. Don’t get me wrong. My faith, my Christian faith, is very strong. I know God has a plan and all things come in His time and with His purpose. I just wish He would tell me that closing escrow on Nov. 10th is His plan. My eagerness to leave this place and to find peace again in California is bursting at the seams. I just want to go home. So please, Lord, give me a sign!
Prayerfully ~ julie
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Note: JM Lane is NOT a mental health professional, nor does she carry a license to practice medicine. Posts, blogs, and content are based on JM Lane’s personal experiences, perceptions, and reflections. By no means does any material convey what others should or should not do.