We have officially left Birmingham. Our last day was filled with heartfelt goodbyes and tears. The most heartbreaking experience was saying goodbye to all of the kids' friends. Above are pictures of some of the neighborhood kids crying as we drove by on our way to the airport. At the airport our sweet Jett hugged and pulled his little sweetheart's face (Alex) right up against his, as if to say, "you know I love you, and you'll be okay without me." This moment put us all in tears. Jake pulled out his tough exterior self, acting as if he did not care about anything or anyone, but the week's stomach aches that he had and sometimes continues to have tells a different story..we all project our sadness in different ways. It broke my heart to take the kids away from their friends. Denver, Jake's man buddy..a loyal friends for life! And Trinity, an old soul who loved both of my boys unconditionally...
Life can throw out so many surprises and the fact that we all made such great friends in such a short time in Alabama was a complete surprise that made it so much harder to leave. Mike and I have told each other many times that even though our new adventure will bring us great experiences we may never live in a neighborhood like Village Center in Ross Bridge, where we have so many great, unique friendships on one street!
We know, however, that change is a part of life and one that we crave as we have moved three times in our ten years of marriage. We also know that the friends we made in Ross Bridge are the types of friends that you don't make often in your life, they are the ones that you stay friends with, no matter where you live or how your life changes.
Life can throw out so many surprises and the fact that we all made such great friends in such a short time in Alabama was a complete surprise that made it so much harder to leave. Mike and I have told each other many times that even though our new adventure will bring us great experiences we may never live in a neighborhood like Village Center in Ross Bridge, where we have so many great, unique friendships on one street!
We know, however, that change is a part of life and one that we crave as we have moved three times in our ten years of marriage. We also know that the friends we made in Ross Bridge are the types of friends that you don't make often in your life, they are the ones that you stay friends with, no matter where you live or how your life changes.
1 comment:
sad sad day! As you can see I am trying to stay busy sweeping!!Miss ya'll!!
Danielle
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