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Ok, so many of you know I’m going to my very first blogging conference this week. In fact, there are a lot of firsts for me surrounding this trip:
- my first blog conference
- my first train ride
- my first time ever seeing any mountains (since I’ll be riding through them)
- my first time away from home, away from my family (I have 5 children, 8 & under. The baby I’m bringing with me).
Let me tell you, I am nervous. I’m not nervous about meeting new people or traveling.
I’m nervous about being homesick.
I’m also having some feelings of guilt for leaving. Anyone else who’s going to Relevant experiencing this?
I’m feeling “crunch time” as I prepare to leave. Feeling rather stressed!
Yes, I’m totally excited to meet people in real life that I’ve gotten to know over that last months and several years. I’m excited to meet new people and learn new things. But I’m nervous about being out of my comfort zone (being away from home) . I can’t help but feel slightly guilty for having so much free time on my hands (once I get there).
My husband is excited that I’m going, too, because he believes it’ll be good for me. I agree!
My emotions are just so all over the place!!!!! It’s crazy!
Please tell me I’m not alone!
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No. You are not alone. I’m incredibly stressed this morning with all the things I need to do before I leave Wednesday. How will I ever get it all done? I’m not sure. But I’m trying to trust God. He has it all worked out. I pray He gives you strength for the journey ahead.
PS – I can’t wait to meet you!
Every mother has some guilt when they leave home, but it is also very important for you to spend some time on YOU! I think once you get there, we’ll be so excited and having fun that you can relax a little! You’ll have plenty of “mothers” to help you with the baby!
Looking forward to meeting you!
it’s perfectly normal. don’t you worry you are going to have a blessed experience. and you DO deserve it Christin! Love ya girl.
I’m in the same boat. The longest I’ve been away from my son (who’s almost 2) was 10 hours when he was 7 months old and I went to scrapbook crop. Other than that, I haven’t been away from him for more than 2-3 hours (minus sleeping…obviously).
Now, I’m like…5 days without little Joey hugs & kisses and hearing, “Momma! Come!” I hope there’s enough extra stimulus going on to keep me distracted!
I’m very nervous, mostly about the air travel and layovers. I’m super excited to meet my friend September who I’ve known online for 12 years! I definitely think others will look and feel more comfortable than I will, but I’m looking forward to meeting people and learning.
12 years?! Wow! That’s awesome!! What a blessing
It is so awesome to see God move in our lives!! Thank you for your comment and encouragement.
In Him, Christin Blog: Joyful Mothering ~ Faith. Laughter. Life. Twitter: @followmyjourney
I think there will be SO much excitement and things happening time will just speed by! I can’t wait to meet you!! Every mom deserves a break… try not to feel guilty (breaks make moms better; that’s what I’ve always heard).
You’ll do great! It will probably be stressful and overwhelming, but the rewards will fill you up immeasurably.
I will be praying for all my twitterfriends attending this week.
@kblifeintexas