Last night was the last time I got to spend time with some of the gals in our ward at a baby shower. I enjoy doing that every chance I get.
Lately, I've been thinking about many of the 'last things' we've been doing. I'm bummed we won't have time to go for another 'hike' before we leave. We'll have to come back again. We have loved having a bit of nature so close.
I'm guessing we've already had our 'last time on the playground' (we have 2 that we can walk to in less than two minutes) and our last nice weather BBQ with friends (months ago).
We'll miss being in a familiar place with familiar people doing familiar things.
The only thing that will be the same is family and the school. It's strange to think that after so long it's actually our turn. We've watched so many families come and go while we've been here that it just seemed like we would always be here - like it would never be us moving out. This just might be the last blog post from where I'm sitting. It's all so surreal. We're not really moving, are we?
I promise I will convince myself that I'm excited - right now it's just not happening. So much work just to have to step out of our comfort zone and start all over.
I also promise that I really will post something fun one of these days. You know - something exciting or upbeat - maybe something about the kids or all the fun things we're doing. I've been just a bit preoccupied with the house/moving topic.
6 comments:
Teresa--Thinking of you guys as you move today. I actually really enjoyed your reflections in this post. You are a great writer, in case you weren't aware.
How did your move go? I hate moving. I hope you are able to "find home" as soon as possible. I am excited for you. Love ya.
Teresa,
It's hard to move. Tough to leave the comforts of what is familiar. I hope things feel like "home" soon. You're in my thoughts!
Love you.
I do the same thing with "last times". I remember particularly thinking about that the last time I walked out of my office at BYU and got on the bus the last time to come home to an apartment I would be living in for three more days before we moved to NC. I also walked off of BYU campus for the last time as someone who belonged there, not just a visitor. Through college, EFY, and a 3 year post grad job I had lived many places, but BYU had stayed the same. (I just counted them - 11 places if you don't count all the different EFY dorm rooms.) Moving is more difficult when you are leaving part of your identity behind.
Moving is always HARD, but hopefully there will be some good things too--more space, hopefully! And maybe even your own yard? I don't know because I still need some details on the house. Be so grateful the kids don't have to switch schools. That's always hard too. But with every hard thing comes lots of blessings. I am with you on the Round Tuit list. Oh, is mine ever so long that it hurts my brain to think of it. But maintaining my own blog hasn't even made it to the Round Tuit list yet, so be proud of yourself for that!! Lots of love, Carolynn
you will be missed! We have loved getting to know you! Thank you for your example to me, I look up to you in so many ways! Best Wishes
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