I am writing you from "The Natural State"...from my new home in Arkansas! The last week has been a whirlwind of emotions and activities, of hellos and goodbyes. Last time I wrote I was finishing up finals at LU, all of which went really well! On Thursday I picked Nick up from the airport! It was so great to be with him again, knowing we didn't have to say goodbye! Thursday night Nick's parents, Kelsey and John and Tony and Bev all came into town! With everyone together you know its going to be a fun time! I am so thankful for all of them venturing down to Lynchburg for the graduation festivities!
Saturday was the big graduation day, it was such a bittersweet day. Knowing that I have completed my college career is such an exciting thing, but in the back of my mind I knew it was my last day for a while being with my friends and family. It was an absolutely wonderful day surrounded with my loving family and friends! And I must add that I am so proud of my father in law Darrell for completing his masters degree!!! I love that he was able to participate in graduation too, because he certainly deserves some recognition for all of his hard work!
Saturday afternoon I had to say goodbye to my parents, and this was a really difficult thing. I tried to be strong for my mom's sake, but anyone who knows me, knows that I am a crier. I think I held it together pretty well, but I have to admit after they left I did have a good cry. I have such great parents who would give the world to me and I am really going to miss living so close to them.
Saturday night was such a blast! Me and Nick, Nick Calcei and Sarah, Angela, Tiffany, Sam Kim and Corey all spent some time together playing a game called "murder" and eating pizza! It was such a fun time! I love my friends so much! It was a great way to say "see you later". We are avoiding saying goodbye haha!
Sunday morning Nick and I left Lynchburg, and I must say this was much harder than I had anticipated. Lynchburg will always be home to me. This is where Nick and I first lived as newlyweds, where we went to college, where we worked and made so many friends and great memories. Lynchburg will always hold a special place in my heart!
It took 2 full days of driving to make it to our new home! I will post a few photos from the drive, but it was really a rather uneventful drive! I am so excited to finally be here and with Nick! We have just closed a huge chapter in our lives, and now we begin then next. I can't wait to share the journey with you!
Here are a few photos from the last couple of days!
So glad my parents were able to come and spend this special day with us!
Sarah, Me, Tiffany and Casey! We were so excited to be graduating!
I love these girls! So glad for all of us to be together again!
Coming into Arkansas from Tennessee!
While Nick was coming to Virginia, some of our youth watched our cat! Once we got home on Monday this banner was hanging in our living room along with about 20 balloons! It was a great surprise!
Wow, I am a crier too. This post brought tears to my eyes too. I remember having to pull out of Colonial Heights on our Journey to Provo Utah. It was sad and exciting all in one so I totally understand your emotions. Can't wait to see pictures of the new place and all the fun things you will be doing in Arkansas. I am so glad you and Nick are back together again. I know it is hard to be away from the one you love so much. I haven't had to do it as long as you but I have had shorter times like that. Glad graduation went well. Wish we could have been there to celebrate with you. Congrats on graduation and your new job. We love you.
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