I have always liked the following quote by Alan Watts - Thought of it when I read your update - 'The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge in to it, move with it and join the dance.
It is only now that I've seen your comment, Drislane. That's a great quote I'm not easy with change, but I took the plunge and moved with it (and moved! ) and so far I've enjoyed the dance, and somewhat joined in it, too