New Chapters

So good things to come to an end I guess at one time or another. Poo, poo, two of my good friends who also happen to live in my neighborhood are moving. One up the street, one down the street. First we became friends. Than we moved into the same neighborhood (a block away from one another) One moves next week and another TBA but soon. For the latter it's more dependent on the sale of their house in regards to actual timing. Both have great things awaiting them. New life prospects like new jobs, new churches, new adventures all around. I will miss both of them. It's been so sweet to grow up as mothers of small children together. My kids played with their kids and their kids played with my kids. We often helped out with childcare for one another. Nothing beats a good friend and even better if they live down the street and up the road. It's been just knowing you're there.

Each of these friends have such rich qualities about them. Each bring a smile to my face when I think of them and their families. One of these friends was even in my wedding as a bridesmaid, aww. So many memories, so many stories. When it hit me I started to cry. Than I started to laugh with joy at the great adventures they are beginning. I'm happy for them, as a good friend aught to be. Still, my friends and neighbors, things will not be the same once relocation has happened. States away, we'll not be able to walk to one another's houses or take walks together with our strollers. It takes me a while to process change sometimes. This is one of those bitter sweet times. I'm happy for both, yet sad because neither can be replaced. Social networking just won't be the same as our ole' familiar face to face conversations and times well spent. My neighborhood will never be the same again. The park down the street will echo their laughs as memories are recalled. Ah the emotions of saying good bye, I'm struggling with. I could just cry again when I stop and think of their presence being missed. But why cry? I'll opt for a brighter path of thoughts. I'll cheer them on as they start a new chapter. It's clear in each one of my friends who are departing and relocating; God is moving in their midst on their behalf. It's a good thing He is doing. Thank you God for such good friends who've been blessed with great opportunities for a brighter future. Thank you for the times we've shared. I'm not very good at good byes so I guess we'll just have to say, talk to you later ~ ole friend (s).