The Gosnells Move to Boston: My Fears

June 1 is five weeks from today. This is our "leave Arkadelphia date." The plan is to spend time with each of our families throughout the month of June and then #theGosnellsepicmove2013 (thanks, Brittany!) will take place at the end of June or the first week in July. As we get closer, it's becoming more real, more exciting,  and definitely more scary!

I have so many ideas for my Math classroom. The end of the year brings a lot of reflection and many "Oh, I should have..." moments. It makes me excited for next year because I want an opportunity to implement my ideas and to start afresh having a full year behind me! My passion for teaching is stronger than ever, but my fear? What if I don't get a teaching job?

Our families have been incredibly supportive and we are so thankful. I am beginning to realize all that we may miss out on by living away from them. Jody, our only nephew, called me "Aunt Becca" last weekend... If you think I could have kept my heart from melting, you're crazy. This kid is precious. But he's going to grow up while we're away and I'm sorry that we'll miss it. In addition, each of our siblings are currently single. Are we going to miss out on "the dating stage" when they find someone they want to be with?

My best friends from college live in the Dallas area. Less than an hour away from each other. Even now I don't get to see them nearly as often as we feel necessary, but I know that those moments will be even farther between after I move. My best friends from high school live in the Memphis area. I expect that one will be engaged while we are away and how am I supposed to plan a bridal shower from Massachusetts?

**Sigh** Despite these fears, I have confidence that we are following God's leading through this. He has been faithful every step of the way. I trust that His faithfulness will continue and that the joy of obedience to Him will far outweigh the struggle.