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Home is where you come from, but it is also where you belong.

How long does it take to feel a sense of belonging?

For me, it has taken quite a few months to feel at HOME in Florida.

It was so ridiculously crazy moving here and starting new jobs, trying to adjust as a family. But slowly, I started to get used to palm trees instead of Evergreens. I learned where to take the kids for fun play dates. I started running into people I know at the store and on errands. I am making friends that will be friends for the rest of my life. (Like my Florida sister and other amazing women at church.)

I love taking the kids swimming in our pool.

I enjoy walks on the beach.

I love being able to run any day I want, without winter weather interfering.

The kids are happy in their schools.

Brad is doing tons at church and I'm so happy he's able to be in full time ministry.

I have almost completed my 14th year of teaching, bonding with a new group of students, parents and colleagues.

I love Tropical Smoothies - sometimes more than Starbucks.

It's such a great feeling to have a sense of belonging again.

Like being welcomed home.