I miss you, New York. You
hold my dearest family and friends, people that have loved me and forever
shaped my life. It was nice to see you this winter. Way to keep Totto Ramen as
delicious as always and the subways as smelly as ever. Though we didn’t speak
of it when I left, I suspect the snow, cold, and wind chills were for the
benefit of all your visitors. No, we visitors will never forget you. Not now,
not ever. I miss you. This is and will always be a given, something especially
important to note before you hear what I am about to say.
Los Angeles is fantastic.
Once a passionate hater I have definitely had a change of heart. The weather is
sunny and perfect. The cost of living is sanity-restoring compared to the
concrete jungle. And the pace is calmer and less anxious. Being quite the
opposite of ‘calm and less anxious’, one can only hope it might rub off
on me.
Like a good and true
friend, I know you will only be happy for me. My time adjusting here- my time
away from you- has been difficult, tearful, and at times unbearable. The Enemy
and his purple minions certainly worked hard to keep my spirits down. I admit
many times I fell into his trap, transforming into a self-pitying, angry, and
overall pathetic person. But the Good Lord is always victorious, reaching out
through His Word, my husband, sister, and dear, dear friends. Smile with me,
good friend. Peace and joy are winning.
I hope to return to you
with more testimonies to share, and expect nothing less from my loved ones there.
God is with you and doing great things.
Love,
