10/23/2025
My mom died suddenly in May of lymphoma. She always wanted to move back to the south in West Virginia to the mountains and her roots. She never got that chance. Death changes you and it makes you realize how important it is to achieve goals and live a good life. Our kids are almost grown Emmy will be 18 in 6 months! My kids were spread out in ages. I was a mom since 19 years old. Our beach town doesn’t feel where we are happy anymore. It’s true a place you live can make or break you at all levels. If you are not happy you won’t be successful. Moving away from family hurts. But, the pay off can be much bigger than sadness. We love the mountains. We love the creeks and we love adventure. We are ready to start fresh and make new friends and live more simply. I’m ready for chickens, goats and greenhouses.
I’m not running I am walking away knowing I can come back anytime if we fail but I know we will not fail. To own a home and land with a deed in hand is the American dream to me and to be in a place where the sunset colors make you realize how small you are in this world, that’s the American dream to me. To be self sustainable is our goal. I talk to my kids daily now and will continue to. They always have a place with us if needed and they know that. Mountain summers with my granny and grands growing up is the best memories I have. Quality is better than quantity. You and your partner will find each other again and it’s magical. You grow as a couple and individually. There is a bond when all you have is each other. You become a better team. I will miss my loved ones and friends dearly. But, I’m doing this for them as well. I’m doing this to be a better version of myself a better wife, mom and grandmom.
I’m thankful I can work anywhere. I’m thankful my husband is so talented in making and fixing and creating beautiful things. I’m thankful for all my animals. I’m tired here. I’m low energy here and I’m ready to live again. We have not decided exactly when but we know we are headed to Tennessee or West Virginia. We can literally buy a house to fix up and land over two acres in cash from the home I have now where the costs continue to skyrocket and living well becomes less obtainable. The cost of living in the south is very different in a good way. It’s scary to start fresh but for me, I think the most scary thing would be staying here unhappy and complacent. Never moving forward. That is super scary. I know Tennessee is becoming over crowded, everyone has the same idea but I promise I’ll make a difference in a good way. I’ll rescue animals, give away food we grow to those who need it and try to make a positive difference as I did here in my small hometown. Life is precious. Don’t give up on your dreams. Make them a reality.
Mom, I am bringing you back home on this adventure with us and though your physically not here i feel you i see your signs and i thank you for guiding me to a place of happiness🙏✌️🐦🔥❤️
