The journaling reads: As a child, moving around so much because of Dad\'s work I was left with a yearning to put down roots. By the time I got married, all I wanted was the white picket fence and my circle of friends. I was in shock when my husband was transferred (within about 6 months) from my hometown where we met and married. We began a life of constant moves which left me feeling uncomfortable and insecure. Just as I was beginning to find a circle of friends, dentist, doctors activities that I was comfortable with our life would change and we would move again, so the cycle would begin all over. I hated it -- I hated the changes, I yearned for roots. On our 7th move in 11 years, I found myself packing up once again. As I was sitting on the floor packing a box, I broke down. I told my husband that if I had to pack my life up in boxes one more time and move, I would go mad! How I resisted these moves! And yes, resisting change is futile. Though I managed to adapt at each place we\'ve lived and there have been positives at each place we\'ve lived (I\'ve met wonderful people and had some great experiences that might not have happened had we remained in one location), I feel rootless. However, I \'m ready for one more move, one more change--but a change I will not resist-- and that is to return to the only place I had roots. The home of my childhood, the place my family always returned to between jobs, and the place I spent the longest time growing up, in one school, my four years of high school.
Registered: June 2007 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 6088
Fri June 20, 2008 2:05am
I really enjoyed reading your heartfelt journalling. I can understand that need for roots.
I love the boxes that you have used to display your photos and the lovely soft colouring of this page.
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Registered: June 2006 Location: Paris France Posts: 15961
Fri June 20, 2008 2:51am
Wonderful page and journaling. You are not alone in those feelings. Living in France and dealing with the ex-pat community on a daily basis, (hence the book I am managing editor of, Bloom Where You're Planted, How to Live in France) we face that every day. I am more or less permanent here so I watch everyone come, get to know them and they leave...
We tell people to get involved in the community right away. At least you are dealing with your own language and country...and think of the many wonderful people you have left your mark on...we don't pass through anyones life without making a difference to them as well. Re-look at your faith and focus on the good you may be doing for the people who you come in contact with. This is all part of a plan and you are doing what you are meant to do, it is not the place we are at but those we love and hold within our hearts. Bloom where YOU are planted!
Registered: April 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1652
Fri June 20, 2008 6:32am
That was interesting to hear a big part of your life. I can't imagine how it must have been for you. I to love the pics in boxes. Great page and journaling. Hugs
Registered: August 2006 Location: On an Island in Washington State Posts: 2940
Fri June 20, 2008 10:15am
I know what you mean because I'm a Navy wife. But I was one of those wives who loved the moving. We're retired now, but I keep waiting for the Detailer to call and say it's time to go and I'd be ready tomorrow! Anyway, I know what you mean. I love the boxes!!
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Registered: September 2006 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2823
Fri June 20, 2008 4:11pm
Wonderful page. I could cry right along with you - my husband had a profession which required us to move all the time. One year we lived in five different houses. This last move to retire in Arizona has been really hard because it is yet another new place. I so understand your desire for continuity and roots and the same dentist, doctor, and hair stylist! I love Pat's advice to Bloom Where You're Planted. It's my motto - but it's still hard. Your journaling was absolutely wonderful - your strength to keep on moving is wonderful!
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Registered: December 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 629
Sat June 21, 2008 1:10am
This journal is something as foreign to me as living on Mars. I am always amazed, I admire and I am totally mystified how people can move all the time. In my 59 years, I have lived in 5 places (and one of those places only for a few months as a young baby). In my 36 years of marriage we have only lived in two places. Change doesn't really worry me, except when it comes to moving. Good luck with your move.
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Registered: September 2007 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 6137
Sat June 21, 2008 8:57pm
Wonderful journaling and page! I can totally relate to your changes in moving all the time. The only year I was in one school was my freshman year of high school. All the other years it was at least two so I completely relate! What a wonderful page you've created to express your desire for roots and to be anchored in one place. Love the journaling! What a unique perspective that Pat has put on it with her "bloom where you are planted.." Very true! Big hugs!
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"Humor is the great thing, the saving thing. The minute it crops up, all our irritations and resentments slip away, and a sunny spirit takes their place." — Mark Twain
Registered: September 2007 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 1368
Sun June 22, 2008 10:05am
I bow to your journaling. Your layout is very, very pretty; and I love the way you've used the ribbon to section off your photos. I'm such a private person that it is difficult for me to "let it all hang out," which you have done in this wonderful scrapbook page. I'd like to think of change as a good thing. Just think if we didn't have "change," life would be pretty doggone boring.
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