Closing a Chapter

I have always thought of myself as one that thrives on change. Afterall, variety is the spice of life, right? Lately, I've started to think that I might not be as adaptable as I once thought. Perhaps, it's because I feel like so much in my life is changing at the same time.

The biggest change in my life next to having John Parker has been deciding to be a stay at home mommy. I am extremely excited to have the opportunity to invest in our little guy and to experience all of his firsts. As most of you know, I like to celebrate the little things and each day with him is filled with so many exciting little things.

Last week was harder than I expected. I went into WellCare to turn in my equipment and to say my good-byes. I found myself filled with mixed emotions as I talked with collegues and friends. Working in corporate America has been one of my identities for the last 8 years. I feel blessed to have worked with some amazing people and to have been challenged to really grow as a HR Generalist/Recruiter. While I know those friendships remain, I know that this chapter of my life has closed for now.

Am I excited about the next chapter of my life story? The answer is a resounding yes. I just need to accept that this change from full time employee to stay at home mom isn't going to happen overnight. That's the beauty of life--we can reflect on each closed chapter and be filled with delight as we embrace a new chapter.