So Ms. Cold Nole and I were driving to our planned goodbye dinner with friends last night. She asked how many people I made the reservation for. I told her 25. "Are we going to even need that many?" "What if no one comes?". We needed space for 30...
After 9 years here, we've made some awesome and amazing friends. We're so thankful so many of them came out to say goodbye, waterworks by both of us in the car afterwards. It's not goodbye forever, because we'll see them again. It's still really hard though.
We also had to say goodbye to our dads as well yesterday, as they both had to drive home to get back to work. I had to watch my dad drive away with my jeep. I was crying to see them both leave.... what? I love my damn jeep.
Anyway, we're getting on the road tomorrow to start an amazingly long drive. We'll keep you guys updated as we go along.
Mike and I are sorry we couldn't be there for your going away dinner. I like to think we were there sending you off in spirit. We are so proud of you both taking this huge step into the unknown, just as we did a few years ago. It is a hard decision and it's sad to leave, but you're right it's not forever! It's going to be an amazing journey! I wish the best for you both in this new locale. And once you are set up a little we'll have to have a Skype date so Clairebear can see her brave and wonderful Godparents!! Miss you, drive safe! <3
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