There is a possibility that my family will be relocating to West Africa for a few years. Nigeria to be precise. If all goes according to plan, by God's grace, this should be in the next couple of months.When my husband and I spoke about this as an option I was Ok with it, and for the most part I still am. HOWEVER. There is a certain disquiet creeping in at the pit of my stomach. Especially as it looks like this may happen sooner than later.
I keep switching between panic mode and excitement. Panic because this is will be the third life changing decision I make and excited because we've just finished big building a house which we initially thought was for our later years and I really can't wait to play house.
But yes, panic is setting in and my lists are getting ever longer. My country's in my marrow. In all its beauty and ugliness. How will I leave it for an indefinite period if we decide to stay? Can I really be consoled by the knowledge that I am still moving to a country within Africa, where nature lives?
Such questions keep playing ping pong ball in my head. All the time....to what end I don't know?
To those of you who have or ever had to leave home for a while and those who relocated permanently, what words of wisdom do you have for me?
Today while driving I was listening to one of my favourite Nigerian musicians, Agbaso. I don't understand any of the words that I sing along to but the music is such fun I can't help but get swept away. I can't wait to uncover this country with all its fun loving people.
You see? I am of two minds. :(
PS! Don't watch the video, its rather silly. Just listen.
Wow. I'm in the same boat, sort of. Hubby and I are relocating to his hometown. We'll be leaving the home we just bought... our first home. And living with his parents for an indefinite period of time. I, too, go back and forth between panic and excitement. The list of things to do before we have to move at the end of the month is super huge. While I don't have a lot of advice for you, I do know how you are feeling. Hopefully, we'll both make it.
ReplyDeleteI hope so Kayeleen. Otherwise I might lose a screw or two.
ReplyDeleteIt must be so terrible to be leaving your own house too. Yikes. At least we're moving into our first up there. I've had enough with paying exorbitant rent.
ReplyDeleteWherever you go, I hope you can keep blogging, or I will miss you terribly.
ReplyDeleteHey, Wendy, Look at it as an adventure, if nothing else. That way, I believe it will be easier to cope, and from the mention of things to do and lists, I'm sure you'll have things under control.
ReplyDeleteAvailability of electricity was my first concern Karen and second was books. The first has been sorted by where we chose to settle should e stay but the second I'm still in the dark about book stores. I'm bracing myself for a culture shock of some kind. Blogging about it all I suspect will be my salvation
ReplyDeleteJL. During moments of clarity that's exactly what I aim for. LOL
ReplyDeleteOh, you are not Nigerian? Kpele o! Come with an open mind and you'll be fine...
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