As Logan and I anticipated this move, we discussed all of the good yet difficult things that will come with it. Most importantly: We have LOVED where we are living! We truly couldn't have asked for a better newlywed home. Our landlady has been a dear neighbor and friend and took such good care of us when we needed it most. We have felt so spoiled by our circumstances and couldn't have asked for anything more!
Just as important: The ward we have been in has been nothing short of a miracle. Everyone from the sweet nursery kids on up have had a greater impact on us than they will ever know. We were welcomed with open arms since day one, we were treated like everyone's family members during our days in the hospital and we have received the support we've needed since then without having to ask for it. Both Logan and I have developed many friendships in this ward and I know we will cherish them forever. There's no doubt in my mind we were supposed to be surrounded by this ward family and we will feel forever in their debt for everything that has been done on our behalf. Please, please, please continue to invite us to baby blessings, farewells, homecomings and any other exciting events! We will miss all of you so much!
Other random things we have been so grateful for and will undoubtedly miss: Living 90 seconds away from both of our families (especially when I had to haul all of our laundry to my parents' every week!), living in the same stake we were both raised in (it's SO weird to imagine being somewhere else!), living 5 minutes away from my work, and this sounds so lame but living minutes from a freeway entrance in any direction!
Going from our above-ground mother-in-law apartment with tons of natural light and vaulted ceilings to a basement with basically no natural light will be quite a change but well worth it, I'm sure! We have heard wonderful things about the ward (my parents' dear friend is the bishop), Logan will have a short drive to work, we will live closer to some great friends and we will have a bit more space. Above all else: It will be something different and different is what we need!
With all of that begin said, we couldn't be more thrilled for this opportunity to start a new chapter of our lives. We definitely aren't closing the book, we have learned too many wonderful things and grown way too much to want to do that, but we are ready to take what we've learned with us and continue on. When we moved into our first place as a newly wed couple, we had all of our dreams planned out. It is difficult knowing we once had Eli's nursery all set up in our old apartment and realizing it won't be coming with us but we know he will be. We feel him with us more than I ever imagined possible and I can't describe the amount of strength it gives to us.
Going from our above-ground mother-in-law apartment with tons of natural light and vaulted ceilings to a basement with basically no natural light will be quite a change but well worth it, I'm sure! We have heard wonderful things about the ward (my parents' dear friend is the bishop), Logan will have a short drive to work, we will live closer to some great friends and we will have a bit more space. Above all else: It will be something different and different is what we need!
With all of that begin said, we couldn't be more thrilled for this opportunity to start a new chapter of our lives. We definitely aren't closing the book, we have learned too many wonderful things and grown way too much to want to do that, but we are ready to take what we've learned with us and continue on. When we moved into our first place as a newly wed couple, we had all of our dreams planned out. It is difficult knowing we once had Eli's nursery all set up in our old apartment and realizing it won't be coming with us but we know he will be. We feel him with us more than I ever imagined possible and I can't describe the amount of strength it gives to us.
Farewell, Crown Pointe! Thanks for the memories!
Hi Liz, I'm a long ago friend of your sweet mom. Your post reminded me of a little parable I heard years and years ago as a child and it has stuck with me and proven so true. Here the short version: a traveler approaches the outskirts of a village and stops to ask a villager, "What are the people like in this village?" The villager asks, "Well, what were the people like in the place where you came from?" The traveler replied, "Oh they were awful! So conceited and stingy! I'm glad to be rid of them!" The villager then sadly replied, "Well, sir. I'm sorry to tell you but the people of this village are exactly the same." The traveler left in a hurry. The next day another traveler came and asked the same question of the villager, "Tell me, sir, what are the people like in this village?" Again the village man answered with a question, "What were the people like in your old village." The traveler smiled with a deep far-away look on his face and answered, "Oh they were the most wonderful people! So kind and generous. I was so sad when I had to leave." "Well," said the village man, "the people of this place are exactly the same--kind, loving, and generous." The traveler sighed a weary sigh and said, "That's just what I wanted to hear. I think I'll stay awhile and rest up."
ReplyDeleteSo, the moral, of course, is obvious. Knowing how much you loved the place you are leaving, I'm sure you will find the same experience in your new home.
Thanks for sharing your story through this blog. I feel as if I know you just a little. No surprise that Janet and Bill would have a daughter as lovely as you.
Marcia Jackson
Marcia,
DeleteMy mom told me wonderful things about you! Thank you so much for sharing that parable with me and anyone else who reads it. There is such a wonderful lesson to learn from it in so many aspects of life.
I appreciate your kindness more than you know!
Liz