Change is never something anyone initially wants. As humans we typically enjoy staying in one place and not drifting from our daily routine. Every once in a while, change does happen. You grow older, change schools, change jobs, and move houses. I have lived in four houses, a trailer, and a dorm so far in my life. I am about to move into another house while my family moves across state lines. My family is moving to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Even when I moved away from my family, I was only 30 minutes away. Harrisburg, PA is approximately six hours and eight minutes from Greensboro, NC. I have never been that far away from my dad. When I went out of the country to Honduras, my dad was with me the whole time.

This process has been difficult and is becoming harder. My family has placed our house on the market, they both have new jobs, they have found an apartment, and they have gotten rid of possessions. Our house is cleaner then it has been in years, and it looks very empty. My parents see progress, but I just look around and feel empty.

I love living in our home together. I don't want to think of my parents and my brother living almost 400 miles away from me. It sounds insane! I can't imagine my dad not being able to jump in his car and come pick me up at a moments notice.

My dad and I have always been close. We get along most of the time and I love him. Our relationship isn't perfect, but it works. I know he loves me and will always be there for me, but our relationship will definitely be different.

I have to get used to this idea because they will be out of North Carolina in two weeks. This is going to be hard, but at least I'm not doing it alone. My extended family members will be morning their absence as well and my immediately family will be when they're missing me.