I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a little nervous about this move (I’ve only had one meltdown so far… which is really good for me). I am very close with my family (we both are) and know that will be the hardest part about leaving, but my sweet husband has been so encouraging and continues to remind me that the Lord is just as much in Chicago as He is in Dallas and that He has already gone before us. This brings me great comfort.

Psalm 34:4 says, “I sought the Lord and He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.” Not just some, but ALL fears. Even this one of moving away from family for this season.

It will also just be a sweet time for the two of us to get to start somewhere new together.

Last spring we were gone almost every weekend visiting numerous law schools (he applied to 15 so hello road trips and long weekends!). In the end, we narrowed it down to Pepperdine in Malibu, California and the University of Chicago. Making this decision was not easy, but one we were so very prayerful about. As much as I know I would rather be living by a beach in Malibu in the month of January, we both felt so much peace about Chicago. So, if you’ve ever lived there or visited and have any favorite spots let us know! We can’t wait to continue adding to our bucket list. Also, this will be my first time to experience actual seasons (hello, winter) so if you have a favorite brand of coats, boots, hats, gloves, scarves, all the things that can survive a real winter help a girl out because I am going to freeze. But boy am I excited to see the leaves change in the fall, stroll the streets of Michigan avenue during Christmas, attend a Cubs game in the spring and enjoy a sunset on the beach in the summer.

Although I will miss my old friends dearly, I am excited to make some new ones here in Chicago! We met Lindsey a few weeks ago when we made a weekend trip to the Windy City and she was so sweet to take us around downtown and capture our excitement about our new city. If you live in the Chicago area she is such a talented photographer and sweet soul. We’re already planning a double date!

We are packing up all of our stuff in a U-Haul and making the drive to Chicago this weekend, so pray for us!

Chas and I are giddy with excitement about this sweet adventure and are thrilled to finally share it with you. I’ve been playing Frank Sinatra’s, “Chicago” all week and it just feels right.

bloom & grow forever,

Madeline & Chas

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