When Drummer Boy and I moved to Texas 5 years ago, we wanted to live close to our parents, so that they would be a part of our everyday lives. And that is exactly what we did. Our house is within walking distance of my parents' home, and within 3 miles of his parents' home. We have so enjoyed having them be a part of our everyday. But today, all that changed...
For the last 10 years or more, my parents have talked about retiring in North Carolina. It has been their dream, and their dream is finally being realized. We've known this day was coming for a really long time, but it didn't make waving goodbye to them this morning any easier. I've spent much of today thinking about my parents and reflecting on the past several years. The truth is that I will miss them more than I realize, but I've also been thinking about how thankful I am that we've been so close the last 5 years, and also so thankful that we have such a close relationship. In the last few months, we have shared many meals together, gone on many morning walks together, shopped together, celebrated together, spent a weekend of mom-and-daughter girl-time in Wimberly, and garage-saled together. It's been so good, and I will miss them terribly. I hope they love it in North Carolina. I hope they have a great adventure!
We took some pictures this morning before the girls got on the school bus.
Before my mom left, she gave me this bracelet. It was hers, and I have told her several times how much I like it. So she decided to give it to me so that everytime I wear it I will think of her. Of course I wore it today, and I will think of her everytime I put it on. Thanks mom!
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