My Fridge

This is my fridge. It is covered with notes from friends from Rigby. When we moved I could not believe the outpouring love and support from all of my friends and neighbors. They helped me move, brought me food and treats and left notes. I found notes all over while I was unpacking. One that is very special to me is from Josh Dungan. An 8 year old boy who lived 2 houses away from us. Josh was incredible. For about a week before we moved he would come over and ask what he could do to help me. He was such a hard worker!! I couldn't believe that kid! The day before we moved he gave all of my kids a gift. He gave Paul his very favorite dinosaur book, Ellie a cell phone (non-working) and Kyle a necklace he made with real bone. Amy (his mom) is such a great mom- she has 4 boys and they are all such great kids! I will never forget the moments before I left- with so many of my friends and neighbors standing in my driveway hugging and crying. My kids and I sobbed for the first hour of the drive away. Am I sad now? Of coarse, but I feel so much happiness too. I feel like those friendships are all so worthwhile- and will always exist- even if we don't get to see each other like we used to. I look forward to making new friends just like that here, and where ever I live the rest of my life. My grandpa used to say, "don't cry, life is full of hello's and goodby's."