Goodbye 2913 Rockingham. See you soon, Norman!

Goodbyes have never been easy for me. I can remember times when I was little tearing up at the airport when we would drop my daddy off for a short business trip, tearing up on the phone when he would call while he was away, choking up when going to summer camp and smelling my mama's perfume on my pillow- reminding me of home. Sometimes I would even have to keep it together for short weekend stays.

Let's just say it hasn't gotten a whole lot easier as I've grown up. Goodbyes have come in many forms - saying goodbye to school friends or teachers for the summer, family members and pets that have gone before us, friends and family leaving for trips and moving to different towns or states.

Speaking of the goodbyes when it comes to moving- our turn came this past weekend. 

The last full week in our home was filled with emotions of all kinds. Happiness- to finally have our time come. Stress- at packing up those last few pesky things that seemed to keep multiplying. Fun- activities with friends and funny little moments living in the remnants of our things not in storage. Bittersweet- saying goodbye to an everyday filled with a community of friends that are really more like our second family. Excited- to build new memories and bonds with people we used to not see as often, finding a new home and community, rediscovering parts of the day that were lost in a long commute.

Goodbye 2913 Rockingham. You've been good to us. 

See you soon, Norman- you were even better to us.

When we were first moving into 2913...

A glimpse of the wallpaper we inherited...

A few {or more} memories in between...

One of many game nights- this one was around Halloween, but definitely shows our true personalities.

One of Boston's favorite spots, in a room post wallpaper.

Preparing and carving our first turkey at our first hosted Thanksgiving.

Boston got to have a few friends over too.

Christmas blizzard and getting snowed in with my brother.

Waiting on baby....

Bringing home baby...

Loving on baby...

And  saying our goodbye...

Although not at our physical home- we said goodbye to a wonderful church community this past weekend. It has been an honor and a privilege to be strengthened, challenged, and uplifted by them. It has been a joy to do life with them and the bonds we share will carry with us for a lifetime plus.

And on to the next adventure. We are ready for you.