going through withdrawals....

It's almost been 1 month since my friend and neighbor
Andrea moved away. I haven't really been able to blog about it yet because I wasn't sure what to say and I didn't want to get all depressed about it again.
The first week was just about acceptance that they really were gone.
The second week I just cleaned and cleaned my house to keep my mind off of it.
It's hard to look out my kitchen window now to stalk if she is home or not because I know that she is not there.
Today after church we went outside to sit and play on the grass. Usually this would mean that
eventually her and the kids would come out and we would get to hang for a while, but not today.
I made the mistake the other day while on the phone with her of telling her about my new neighbor (the one in HER house), I called the new neighbor "you know...the NEW Andrea,"
but I hope she knows that she can't be replaced.

We sure miss Aaron and the boys too. Aaron is one of those super nice guys and he's kind of my
twin when it comes to being a ditz, misplacing and forgetting things. He's super easy to talk to and a HUGE fan of the history of the cinema! (our little joke)
Their boys are such good boys with the cutest smiles. I instantly missed the little waves and smiles of excitement I would get as I would come and go from my house.
I'm so thankful I got to know this family I only wish it wouldn't have taken so long!

One of my favorite things in the world is getting to know people and making new friends.
One of my least favorite things is when a great friends moves away from me.
Change is hard for me and I get really attached to people, but I know this will be a great move for their family. I'm so excited to hear about all their new adventures in Seattle and wish them the best!! xoxo