I’ve been sitting with a thought lately…
one that honestly scares me a little to even say out loud.

Moving.

Not just moving down the street or to a different city…
but leaving Illinois and starting over somewhere completely new—Florida.

And no, this isn’t something happening tomorrow.
It’s something I’ve been thinking about for mid-2027.
But even just thinking about it has stirred up so many emotions inside of me.

Excitement.
Fear.
Nervousness.
And if I’m being real… worry.

Especially when it comes to my daughter.

Because it’s not just about me starting over…
it’s about how it affects her too.

And that’s where the weight of it all really hits.

When God Places a Thought on Your Heart

I don’t know if you’ve ever felt this before…
but sometimes God doesn’t give you a full plan.

He just places a thought.

A whisper.

A “what if…”

And you’re left sitting there trying to figure out—
Is this me?
Or is this God trying to move me into something new?

Because the truth is…
this isn’t just about wanting sunshine or a different state.

It’s deeper than that.

It’s about a fresh start.
It’s about finding myself again.
It’s about stepping into a different environment where I can grow in ways I haven’t yet.

But growth… doesn’t come without discomfort.

The Fear That Comes With Leaving What You Know

There’s something about staying where you are that feels safe.

Familiar streets.
Familiar routines.
Familiar people.

Even when you know deep down…
you might be outgrowing it.

And that’s the hard part no one really talks about.

Outgrowing a place.

Outgrowing a version of yourself.

Outgrowing what once felt like home.

Because now you’re standing in between two spaces—
who you were…
and who God is calling you to become.

And that space?
It feels uncertain.

Thinking About My Daughter

If I’m being completely honest…
this is the part that makes me pause the most.

As a mom, every decision feels bigger.

It’s not just “What do I want?”
It’s “What’s best for her?”

Will she adjust?
Will she feel safe?
Will she be happy?

And those questions don’t always have clear answers.

But I’m learning something in this season…

God doesn’t call us into something new
without also covering the ones we love.

Even when we can’t see how everything will work out.

Maybe This Isn’t Just About a Move

Maybe… this isn’t just about Florida.

Maybe it’s about obedience.

Maybe it’s about trusting God in the unknown.

Maybe it’s about finally letting go of the version of life that feels comfortable
so I can step into the one He’s been preparing for me.

And that’s scary.

But staying the same when you feel a pull for more?
That’s scary too.

If You’re Feeling This Too…

If you’ve been feeling that nudge…

That quiet thought of “maybe it’s time for something different…”

I just want you to know—you’re not crazy.

And you’re definitely not alone.

You don’t have to have everything figured out today.

You don’t need the full plan.

Sometimes all God asks for…
is your willingness to trust Him with the next step.

Not the whole journey.
Just the next step.

Can I ask you something?

What is something in your life right now
that you feel God might be asking you to release… or step into?

Sit with that for a moment.

You don’t have to rush the answer.

A Prayer for New Beginnings

God,

If this thought is from You…
give me clarity.

If this path is meant for me…
give me courage.

Ease the fear in my heart, especially when it comes to my daughter,
and remind me that You go before us in every step we take.

Help me trust You—even in the unknown.
Even when I don’t have all the answers.

And if this is the beginning of something new…
prepare my heart for it.

Amen.

You don’t have to rush your life.

But you also don’t have to ignore what God is placing on your heart.

Maybe this is the start of something bigger than you can see right now.

And maybe… just maybe…
you’re being called into a new season.

One step at a time 🤍

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