Moving West

It’s not only a new moon and a perfect time to start something new…… but it’s also my last day of living out of a suitcase with a family of 4, and my last day on the mainland for awhile. As many of you know, we left Costa Rica 4 1/2 months ago and have spent this time on the West Coast, East Coast and the North West….attending weddings, birthday parties, even memorial services and family reunions. It’s been fun, adventurous, beautiful and exhausting all at the same time. When we left Costa Rica on February 29th, I could not see into the future. I was bound to the day. The moment, actually. I was determined to get Deia into a rhythm with our days and get her sleeping more. It took me a month to do that with the support of my family and friends. Thank goodness for that. It was a hard few weeks, but paid off immensely and the last couple of months Deia has been thriving, and the schedule gave our family so much more freedom and joy and predictability.

We enjoyed bouncing around and seeing so many loved ones. We wouldn’t have done anything differently- the last 4 months were truly a blessing and a gift. We learned a lot about each other, and how we coexist in group settings, and in a house with just the four of us. We have learned how to be parents with a constant audience- whether that audience is a room full of loved ones, or an airplane full of strangers glaring at you.

There are so many highlights of our last few months……. many with family and many with friends. And everyone that we got to visit with tempted me to want to stay and create a home base right next door to them. Having spent time with so many dear ones, makes it hard to really know where you want to build your own home. Does it matter WHERE? or does it matter WHO?……. or maybe both?

Nosara was great to us for the past few years. And it will always be a special place. It’s where we met. It’s where we got married. It’s where we were pregnant and had two babies and raised them for a bit. It’s where Spencer started a business. And it’s where we have met so many incredibly special people. Mostly women. We were quite successful in Costa Rica to say the least. It treated us very well- and I’d like to think that we left our 8 sandy footprints there, as well….

We left with no return ticket, with only open minds and a pact to stay in the moment on our travels.

That led us to the sale of Experience Nosara. It led us to creating beautiful memories with our kids and each other.  And we had time to look at our life and evaluate our days, years, goals, dreams and the big picture. What do we want now? Where can we do that? And with whom? Well, everyone that we love is so spread out. So we tried that…..We bounced around visiting everyone. And, well….. I’m FINALLY done with the travel thing. The idea of packing another suitcase makes me want to pass out!

I think we finally got the bug out of our systems, and in all of our experiences and talks….we have decided to head west….to….Hawaii! We are leaving tomorrow on a one-way ticket. And the idea started out as “oh let’s go visit everyone over there”…… well….. I couldn’t just do it half-ass. I want to give it 100% of my energy and un-pack my wedding presents and have all my books on a book shelf, and all my arts and crafts in a room. And put gavin’s art on the walls that I paint. Soooooo….that is what we are doing tomorrow. We are going to go give it our all and put down some roots on the North Shore. It was the first place that Spencer and I lived together, after meeting in Costa RIca. And we loved it over there as many of your know. It’s time for us to do this….and I’m only going to do it with my whole being.

That’s where you come in. Many of you know that when I went into labor both times, I sent out an email to the women in my life….asking for your strength and support and prayers. Well- Between God, the Universe and each of you….I have been blessed with beautiful births and healthy babies. I’m calling on everything and everyone now…… WIll you please send out a prayer for the Klein Kleins on this new moon for this new adventure and nest?

It’s the first time in awhile that I have had feelings of anxiety arise. Feelings of fear and inadequacy. And vulnerability!…… You know what else? It’s the first time that I have ever moved ALL my stuff out of my parents house!! I have been using it as a storage space/ home base for my whole life. And Spencer and I just packed up about 99% of our things and we are putting them on a pallet headed to Hawaii. It’s crazy and it’s a HUGE step for me and my family. I can easily undermine and shove the scary feelings away. But they are there…..and it’s scary and beautiful and emotional all at once. It feels good though, too. It feels good to call on my friends and family- to think of each one of you and to know that we will be in your thoughts and/or prayers. It makes me feel stronger just reading your names up above:). It gives me so much confidence knowing that I can call you, and knowing that you are there for me.

To answer a few questions: A wonderful friend of ours is going to be gone for a few months, and she is letting us stay in her house and use her car until we find a more permanent living situation and buy a car of our own. So, we have a landing pad which helps immensely. We don’t know what we are doing for work, and we have to find the perfect house and car. And this is all why I’m asking for prayers!:)……. Trust and faith are first and foremost….. but prayers from loved ones are just as important in my mind. Thank you for helping us turn our dreams into reality.

I will be sending out updates…..but just know that your support is appreciated and loved.

Love, Emily

We are actually looking West in this picture!