Going Away Party :(

The Bible points out in Ecclesiastes how important it is to have a band of brothers and sisters aka friends,

“Two are better than one, because they have good reward for their labor. For if one falls, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls for he has no one to help him up.”

-Ecclesiastes 4: 9-10-

I was holding up nicely with the move and all, until we started saying “Goodbye”, now I am a bit of an emotional basket case! Last night we were very blessed by some of our AMAZING friends. A group of friends got together and had a little Going Away Party for us. The Altman Family graciously opened up their home and hosted the event. Thank you so much for opening up your home and thanks to all the couples who brought food for us all to enjoy. We have been blessed beyond my wildest dreams by the absolutely amazing group of friends we have made living here in New Mexico, most of who we have met through our amazing church, Sagebrush Community Church. God has placed some great people in our lives that we were able to create beautiful friendships with and who we have raised our children with side by side. I could honestly be here for hours writing about how amazing these people our and how important they have been to our family. So rather than say “Goodbye”, I chose to say “See Ya Soon” because I know we will see them all again, friends like these you do not let go, no matter the distance between us :)

Here are some pictures from our time together last night. 

Kaitlyn made us this adorable Basket of Suckers with a note that says “Having to Move Really Sucks!” Too cute. This will come in really handy with the kids on the 6 hour drive up to our new home. Thanks Kaitlyn, you are too thoughtful!

We brought our jumper over to provide some fun entertainment for the 9 kids (ages 5 and under) that were there. Worked great, the kids LOVED it!

Sam, Abigail, and Autumn

Autumn & Jace and Abby & Olivia.

Left: Gavin & Owen. Middle: Autumn trying on Cinderella’s Slipper. Right: Sweet baby Jesse

Thanks so much for making the AMZING Dessert Charity!!!!

Don’t even get me started or the water works will come flying. This women is such an important part of who I am. She will be missed more than I could ever express. Love you so much Kaitlyn, can’t wait for your visit to my new home in August!!!! Thanks for all you do for me and for ALWAYS being there! We have been through a ton together in the past 4.5 years.

One Last Group Picture:

Thank you God for these AMAZING PEOPLE! We love them all dearly and they ALL will be very missed!

Here we go, from Left to Right, Charity, Matt, Gavin, Jesse, Andrew, Abby, Owen, Brandon, Sam, Laura, Me, Autumn, Kaitlyn, Olivia, Matt, Brittany, Jace and Travis.

Silly Goodbye Picture.

A HUGE thanks again to all of you for making this get together possible. You are all amazing children of God and I am so thankful for each one of you.

“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you”

-John 15: 12-15-