So tomorrow we move to Italy. Hmm. How does that make me feel? Absolutely terrified.
Reality hit about mid last week and all of a sudden I became aware of a strangely familiar uncomfortable feeling growing in my stomach. Like someone you disliked in school and haven’t seen in a long time. I’d actually forgotten what it feels like to be anxious and stressed. Seriously. Our bodies have this amazing ability to forget negative sensations, like pain. You remember the idea of them of course, but I would venture to say that actually feeling the memory of the sensation is impossible. Enough of this. I’ll stop being a chicken. Up and at them.
We have just had one of those wonderful weeks, filled wih family and friends, that makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside. To all of you who have been a part of it, thank you. We have missed you all dearly, and will do again when we find ourselves suddenly gone from here. Each of you are special and precious to us. With all your warm welcomes this week, we have felt like the luckiest people alive.
We will be keeping this blog up and running while we make the move to Italy. It has been a lovely way to keep those that care in the loop, and for us to pause and think about where we are and what we are doing. But a blog is nothing if nobody ever reads it, so thanks to those who have been following along with our journey. I hope you’ve enjoyed the ride so far. 
Tags: blacksburg, home, Italy, new home, usa
Thanks for letting us tag along! Will be visiting Italy myself next week and can’t wait!
have loved the photos and updates so far, looking forward to reading the next chapter
Gina and Jeff,
best of luck on your european move, your next adventure! Have loved keeping an eye on your blog getting a taste of road, hills, mountains, seas, so so good.
Italy will be so good too, enjoy every moment, we are meant to be nervous about such moves eh and then when your settling in to it all you’ll get that loverly aha tis alright!
gra clare