Well hello there.  Yes, you Cynthia…at least the Cynthia coming in July.  It’s here…the future you’ve been look and asking for.  You’ve moved to a new job and a new town and a new house and a new everything.  Uh, don’t we hate change.

But no matter about that now.

It All Changes. 

Can’t stop it, so let’s chat.  It all seems new and a bit lot scary I’m sure.  However you’ve been there before.  Nope not to the North County, not in this pastoral job, not in this house.  But you really have.  You know exactly what’s happening only you have a bit more experience. 

Oh boy I’m rambling because right now I’m the anxious one.  I don’t like change.  I don’t like the unknown.  I don’t like being out of control.  But you knew that too.

You, Cynthia, in just six short weeks from now are exactly where you belong.  You’ve prepared for changes your entire life no matter how much you dislike them.  You’ve especially prepared for these changes because you knew they were coming, just not when.  You are reveling in the joy even while swallowing the anxiety.

Some advice from my current state of panic:

• Be proud.  It’s been a long and short 4 years.  Your first appointment and first 4 years of marriage.  You’ve accomplished so much and there is much more to come but be proud now and look forward to making more.
• Put your to-do list to use.  Lists are part of your life and help with the changes.  You made lists to help with these changes long before you knew they were coming.  Keep track of your lists and keep making them to adjust and stay organized.
• Eat and enjoy.  There are so many new places to enjoy and grocery stores to explore.  Take advantage and make meals at home.  After a month or so of packing your body will welcome it.
• Make health a priority.  In stressful situations you forget basics.  Eating is one…exercise is another.  Fit it in instead of waiting until you “have time.”  You’ll thank me uh, you.
• Keep in contact.  You made great friends over the last year…don’t forget them.  Write emails, Facebook, text and send real mail.  I know you miss them.
• Find the fun.  It’s easy to get wrapped up in the to-do lists for work and organizing with your OCD.  That’s why you created a fun to-do list.  Check things off it.  Kayaking on the St. Lawrence River, new Zumba classes, Canada, introduce yourself to new people (although that scares the heck out of you).  Enjoy things because this is your new space in life.

And just one thing not to do:

• Find all the what ifs.  You could have done so many things differently.  We all can at any point in our lives.  Don’t look back at everything little thing to “fix” – even with the moving.  Start dreaming of the future.

Remember…the future is always coming and so are the changes.  Enjoy them even if you scream every once and awhile. 

~ Cynthia

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