Author by : Aaron Brooks

A move causes conflicting emotions. A part of you experiences the thrill of the move and you look forward to a new home and life. Another part of you is sad, it is always heart breaking to leave the familiar behind and say goodbyes.

Moving does not have to be hard or tiresome. If you decide I am not going to get bogged down by doubts, regrets, or fear you can move with no heartache. Make moving an adventure for yourself and the whole family.

If you put some though into it moving can be fun:

• Clear your mind and heart of the “old” set a day just to say your good byes. Visit friends, neighbors, familiar places and relive the nostalgia. Have lunch with friends or colleagues at your favorite café or restaurant. If you have kids arrange a nice party for them invite all their friends over.

• On the day you are leaving buy small gifts for the family and yourself. Take pictures of everyone in the home and area around it.

• Take the kids for a last walk around the neighbor hood and say good bye to the trees, shrubs, animals, and people. Treat yourselves to a hot dog or ice cream while in the walk.

• Make choosing a new home a family affair. Let the whole family discuss options and study the new city and its areas. If it is not too expensive plan on all of you going house hunting over a holiday or week end.

• Plan to spend the last day at a hotel. Living away from home can erase some of the pain and the treat of staying in a hotel and eating out can be fun. An empty house can bring forth tears as it will echo of memories.

• Let the kids help in the moving. Assign duties for every one and packing and moving can take on a new dimension. Kids can mark boxes, maintain lists, answer phones, and send out e-mails about your moving away. If everyone is busy moving will be swift and easy.

• Think about driving down to your new home instead of flying. Plan the trip like a mini-vacation over 2/3 days. Camp out or stay in small towns on the way. Park alongside a river or brook and enjoy the silence of open spaces. Let the kids and pet dog run around with the wind.

• When you arrive at your new destination plan a memorable first day. Give each other welcome hugs and kisses, take photographs, have a new home cake cutting ceremony, stay together in the living or family room and toast marshmallows, relate stories, sing songs and begin weaving new bonds of love and joy.

Explore the new environs. Discover where the best ice cream is sold, make new friends, say “hello” to the neighborhood by taking walks. Introduce yourself and your family to the local chemist and merchant. Visit the school, library, local “Y” and pizza parlor.

Start a whole new chapter in your life with a big grin.

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