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Monday, November 17, 2008

It's so hard.....

Anyone remember that Boys 2 Men song...It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday...? That song has been running through my head since late last night. It's no secret my dear friend Heather and her family are moving back home to Georgia. And although my heart is exceedingly excited that they will have the treasure of family within an arm's reach, my heart is also very selfishly hurting. Hence the song, It's so hard to say goodbye to the way things are, not knowing how they will be in even a couple of weeks. But I believe the next phrase is ...and I'll take with me the memories, to be my sunshine after the rain. I know there are some rainy days ahead, I've been creating a few puddles myself. We told Erin a week ago about her best bud Anderson moving away and I actually think she grasps the concept and my heart aches for her. They've been buds since birth, more by force than choice!!!! But this is life and I know God is fully in control. People come into your life and they move on into other people's lives. I'm so thankful for the 4+ years we've had with the Judds being able to tangibly touch them and I only pray as our friendship becomes long distance that we'll be able to touch each other in new ways.

Here are a few pics from our party last night. I didn't get great shots as I was a little busy, but I'm sure some of you will email them to me!!!!

3 comments:

Heather J said...

Puddles are here now and I forecast them in the next weeks to come. Intermittent showers expected for years as I will miss my daily check-in buddy Jen who cares about the 'little' stuff I muddle thru on a daily basis. She is there for me no matter what - even distance!!!!!!!

Katy said...

As one who has survived their best friend moving away and going through the puddles that distance creates, I promise you that your hearts will bond even more tightly. I STILL talk with Beth every day (sometimes several times), she STILL knows all about my kids, what biblestudy we're doing, whether I'm caught up on laundry, etc. GA is a little further to plan roadtrips for, but you can do it!!! it was a great night celebrating all our friendships together - thanks for doing ALL the work to make it happen. It was wonderful!!!

dandsratz said...

What a hard thing to comment on....except that I totally agree with you....its so hard to say goodbye! Let's plan a shopping trip to see Heather SOON!!! Jen, you did the BEST job hosting all of us!!! Jen, you are a treasure of a friend, and I love your heart!!