
The not knowing of transitions
Seven years ago, I packed up my life in a small U-haul trailer, drove three thousand miles across the country, and settled into a new life in the Pacific Northwest. At first, the new opportunities were exhilarating – new smells, new sights, new people. I couldn’t wait to explore my new world! As time passed, uncertainty began to creep in and the experience of not knowing began to feel unbearable: Not knowing – Who to call if my car broke down, Where to pick up good take out,