It’s big and it’s bittersweet. That’s the best way for me to describe my move. If I haven’t told you, I’m writing this to tell you. I wish I could text everyone individually. It’s been a long decision process. I’ve been fighting it to be honest, but moving home to Houston is just it for me right now. I’ve prayed a lot. I’ve fasted a lot. I’m at peace and actually pretty excited to get back to Houston now. I say actually because when I first seriously considered moving back, I cried. I didn’t want to move home to Houston. Not because I don’t like home, I love my fam and my home, I am beyond blessed. Just keeping it real, I was like ha, really God? After all the little stepping stones, the building, the growth, now I move?

I’ve been in New York for four years. It’s been amazing. New York is the city I know as an “adult”. I’ve met some amazing friends, life long friends here. I have an awesome church (if you need a church, go check out Times Square Church, you won’t be sorry). I’ve worked with some super duper talented people (shout out to Lewis at The Sol Studio). Four years in, I feel like I’ve started to establish myself in NY, and now I’m moving to Houston. Houston is home, but I haven’t lived at home since high school which was eight years ago. Eight. So basically, I move home to Houston and I start over. (Ok, it’s not necessarily starting over. I won’t forget everyone and everything in NY, but you get what I mean.)

That’s life though, right? It’s about the journey. The ups and downs and all arounds is what pushes us, what makes us grow. I know I’ve grown like crazy these past few years, mostly because my experiences pushed me to seek God more than ever before, to pray, to stand on His word. That’s what keeps me going! You may be thinking growth personally, career wise or whatever else, but don’t forget spiritual growth. Regardless of what’s going on, that’s where we should always be focused. If we are spiritually healthy, everything else will fall into place. Even when we don’t see it, we have to believe it. And that’s where I am, it’s tough! I haven’t decided what I’ll be doing in Houston, but I’m sure it will be cool because I’m praying and you’re praying with me 🙂 (Prayers appreciated lol)

I started listing everyone who’s impacted my time here in NY, but I had to stop. From church to work to MLT, Emory, neighbors, BBBS… life, there are so many of you. Thank you, thank you. Seriously, thank you. The prayers, support, encouragement (and discouragement lol), the keepin it real better not stop because I’m not in NYC anymore! This goes for me too 😉

Back to the move, I don’t have an official date, but I’m thinking mid-Sept which is super close, so we gotta make the most of these next twenty-one or so days. I want to see you, chill, chat, eat, hang with you before I head out!

Last thing… a couple of scriptures for y’all, good reminders, and these were some that I meditated on in my decision making!

The one who calls you is faithful, and He will do it. (1 Thessalonians 5:24)

Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established. (Proverbs 16:3)

When Pharaoh finally let the people go, God did not lead them along the main road that runs through Philistine territory, even though that was the shortest route to the Promised Land. God said, “If the people are faced with a battle, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.” So God led them in a roundabout way through the wilderness toward the Red Sea. Thus the Israelites left Egypt like an army ready for battle. (‭Exodus‬ ‭13‬:‭17-18‬)

Lots of love,

Carin

P.S. I’m relaunching the blog soon with a fun new series, check it out later this week!