Today, April 27th, Melanie and Joe began their trek to a new home in the Midwest. They are moving to Jefferson City, Missouri. This is a sad day for me, but it is a happy one for them. They are so excited, and I can't really blame them. It's an opportunity to live in a smaller town and to start fresh with new jobs. They also will be living close to Heather and her family and close to Joe's dad and sister. Joe's dad lives outside of St. Louis and his sister, Denise, lives in Arkansas near Branson, Missouri.For the last two weeks we have been busy helping Melanie and Joe with the move and doing favorite things one last time. We helped them with a garage sale that they had at our house and we helped clean their apartment after the movers finished packing the big items in the U-haul. For fun we went to BJ's, Tony Roma's and Viva Mercados for yummy dinners, got one last pedicure together, walked around the soccer park near their apartment for exercise and our nightly talk, and had a family dinner in which we celebrated Natalie's 26th birthday in combination with saying a final good-bye to Melanie and Joe.
I've spent so much time with Melanie over the years that it is hard for me to let go, but I wish her well and hope that Missouri brings her every happiness that she deserves. She is a terrific daughter and has been a great friend. Love you, Mel!
2 comments:
I know that you will miss her when she is gone. It makes me sad to think that Alli is planning on moving soon too. Even though you think they have a great purpose and goal in leaving it is still hard to swallow!
I'm sad they left :( I wish we could have gone to Missouri with Dad too...maybe we can all go out there soon. Cute pics!
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