It happens to all of us gradually as we live and grow.  We discover more about who we are and the way life really is, and then we realize there are some changes we need to make.  The lifestyle we’ve been living no Longer fits.  The environments and relationships we once found comfort in no longer exist, or no longer serve our best interests.  So we cherish all the great memories, but find ourselves at a crossroads, choosing to embark on the first step of a brand new path.

And it’s not easy.  It’s painful to give up what’s comfortable and familiar, especially when you have no other choice.  Marc and I have struggled through this process many times out of necessity.  Over the past decade we’ve had to deal with several significant, unexpected life changes and challenges, including: (more…)