Where one belongs is a question that has bothered me for half a century. Grew up in Sweden, went to graduate school in Berkeley, got a job in Seattle, married, got three kids who have now all left the nest. Several times I have been close to taking a job in Sweden. Really do not know where I belong.
Having lived in 8 houses (grew up in one and the other 7 were with hubby and kids and grandkids) in my 72 years (Illinois, New Jersey and Belgium), I always told my husband, I won’t worry about where we’re going till the moving truck shows up. Unlike your situation we were never in fear of floods or fire, so these moves were relatively easy. Had plans to retire in NC but then grandkids came along and blew that thought out of our minds. NJ is our home, two of our three kids and our four grandkids live within 30 minutes of us and we visit our youngest in Florida when we can. Our roots are here, our sisters and brothers from other moms and dads are here. We are blessed. I hope you and Mike find that.
Where one belongs is a question that has bothered me for half a century. Grew up in Sweden, went to graduate school in Berkeley, got a job in Seattle, married, got three kids who have now all left the nest. Several times I have been close to taking a job in Sweden. Really do not know where I belong.
Peter, I feel you. It might help to return to Sweden for a bit and see what happens. Spoiler alert… I try that strategy in the pages ahead
I did, a couple of times. And I felt at home there, but my wife did not.
Having lived in 8 houses (grew up in one and the other 7 were with hubby and kids and grandkids) in my 72 years (Illinois, New Jersey and Belgium), I always told my husband, I won’t worry about where we’re going till the moving truck shows up. Unlike your situation we were never in fear of floods or fire, so these moves were relatively easy. Had plans to retire in NC but then grandkids came along and blew that thought out of our minds. NJ is our home, two of our three kids and our four grandkids live within 30 minutes of us and we visit our youngest in Florida when we can. Our roots are here, our sisters and brothers from other moms and dads are here. We are blessed. I hope you and Mike find that.
Me too! Thanks for sharing your story!