Moving to a small town can be an adjustment, especially if you have grown up in a large city.  A small town will have a quaint feel and a small community.  The lack of the ‘city buzz’ will be the first thing you will notice.  No traffic.  No rush.  No noise.  People you don’t know will greet you without reason.  Their cordialness may surprise you and take you back.  

The one blinking traffic light in the center of town will clue you in to the fact that you are in a small town.  The one main street in town will be the hub of activity.  People will recognize you as the ‘new’ person in town.  As long as you are seen as making an effort, folks will warm up and get to know you. 

It will take some time for you and your family to adjust to the pace and environment of a small town.  From the smell to the noise and the way folks interact, everything will be different.  Even though folks may take some time to fully embrace you within their community, keep in mind that they will be friendly and cordial.  You will have to make the effort to make these connections in order to make the transition.  Take the time to find out about the social activities and events in town.  It may just be a small bar where everyone meets one day a week to socialize.  Once you know what folks have on offer, take full advantage.  It is important to realize that even if you have found yourself in a place that is outside your comfort zone, making the effort to assimilate will make all the difference in the world.