on our way.
Davina
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it's really here. we're really gone.
On Wednesday....this is what our house looked like. The kids were helping clean off all of our furniture before it was loaded, eating strawberries and whipped cream for breakfast, Emmett was playing with friends for the last time, the movers were loading up the truck, friends were stopping by to see us and giving us sweet gifts for our road trip, and very kind neighbors came and helped us clean our house. Thank you. Thank you!
We said some difficult goodbyes and as we waved to our dear neighbors there were tears all around. As much as we're looking forward to South Carolina and the adventure that it holds for us we are torn over the sadness we feel to leave our friends, happy memories, and a house that became a sweet home. The place that we brought Gracie home from the hospital, where Miriam and Emma lost their first tooth, Emmett found out he was accepted into the PAL program, where I refinished the cupboards of our kitchen, the kids rode their bikes down our roads and to the Sinclair for treats with great freedom and safety, where our neighbors were watchful and protective, the russian olive trees sweet smell blew through our windows it's wonderful fragrance, Gracie learned to ride her bike without training wheels, and so many more tender moments of love and graciousness, 4th of July parties, and dinners with friends....
We will forever love our little home in Hooper. It holds so much love and cherished memories. We will miss you little house and we will miss all of the dear friends who helped us to make beautiful memories there....
good. LIFE.
Reader Comments (5)
Awwww, such tender photos and such precious kids. Moving is tough. We just moved from Phoenix all the way to Charlotte, NC with my three boys ages 3, 2 and 4 months about a month and a half ago. It never hit me until I was at the airport with my kids walking away from my sister-in-law who is also my best friend, and my other family members, Then I walked back over to them and it was all over then. We were all bawling our eyes out. It is strange being so far away, and you will probably sense it too, once you are there. It almost feels like you are on vacation and that you are going back home at some point, but then you never end up going back. It is a very surreal and scary experience, but exciting that you don't know what lies ahead. Hang in there!
Loved the sweet pictures. I can't imagine what everyone must be going through at this time. I bet there will be many tears shed before the heart can heal the pain of leaving those loved ones behind.
On the same token, those of us on this side of the US are looking forward to your arrival with arms wide open.
I am sure there will be many new memories made for your family and lots of new friends.
It has to be a bitter sweet time right now for everyone.
Hang in there!
so sweet. what wonderful memories of the entire experience. cherish every moment...which you already are doing with these great photo-journals. I love watching the progression of this exciting experience. good luck to you all!
I know that you're all sad to be leaving all that you know in Utah and making your way over to South Carolina and a new adventure. Us southerners are glad to have you! You're only going to be a couple hours away from me in Knoxville. If you ever want to experience an unforgettable Tennessee football game, let me know and I'll get working on tickets. Have a safe journey.
Caroline, it sounds like you've had a tough year and how heartwrenching to leave your sweet best friend. Thanks so much for your tender compassion. I really appreciate it.
Carolyn, thank you so much for your graciousness and open arms.
Robin, thank you so much for always checking my blog and making such sweet comments. I'm grateful you frequent here.
Meggie, when I told my husband you said you'd get us tickets he thought that sounded awesome! Thank you. It will be great to see you again, soon.