So I am so full of emotions today! I'm totally bawling while I'm writing this... Today was our last sunday at our ward. (We're Mormons- in case you missed that.) Since Dan and I got married 7 years ago- this is the only ward I really felt like we belonged to. That it was "our home" ward. I have loved all the wonderful friends I've made, all the amazing women and men I've served with in callings, the bishopric and relief society presidencies we've had, all the sweet primary teachers who have put up with my crazy children, all the amazing teachers and speakers that have spiritually fed me and my family. I have had the best calling in the church, the YW president, for 2 years and 7 months. I have been blessed to work with amazing YW and leaders who I love and am so sad to leave- I totally bawled when I gave them hugs at the end of church today. I will be doing the photography for one of my old YW's weddings in Aug and it's just exciting to see them grow up and I'm sad to not be a part of these girls' lives anymore. I feel like such a mother hen. I talked the new YW pres ear off telling her all about the girls and their quirks and how to reach them- I felt kinda bad cuz she was stuck listening to me for like 3 hours... But I will really really miss them. And I'm super glad to be handing them off to such an amazing new presidency. But I will miss them. Almost as much as I will miss all the women I have come to know and love in this ward and neighborhood. I feel like I have grown so much from all the wonderful women who have been stellar examples of how to be a mom and a friend. I've made so many good friendships that I'm gonna die a little inside when I can't just walk a few doors down to talk to my good friends. My heart is breaking that Scott and Brock won't be able to play with all their friends on our street that I trust implicitly. This ward and neighborhood have been so good to us I am sooooo sad to leave it. In 5 days we are going to close the door for the last time to our first home. The house where 2 of my kids took their first steps. Where Brock cracked his head open. Where we brought Kara home from the hospital to. Where we've shared so many amazing memories as a family. It's the only home my kids remember living in. I can't help but focus on how hard this is going to be for us to walk away from- only because it's been soooo good! Up until today I've done really good not getting emotional about it but today when I officially got released from my YW calling it all hit me that this is the end of this chapter in our lives. And Damn if it wasn't a really really good one!!!
I love all my friends in my neighborhood and I am gonna miss you guys more than any of you know! It's gonna be sooooo hard to start fresh with having such a great support system and friends where we are now.
Don't worry- I'm so super excited to start the next chapter in our new house but I have truly truly loved our time here and am so glad for the chance we had to live it! THANKS!!!
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Hey Nicole, we're sure gonna miss you guys! We've loved having Scott and Brock come and play in our backyard. Ashlyn adores Brock, he's a cute kid! I'll always remember you coming over and asking if you could help out after the ambulance came for Jacob. Thanks for being such a great neighbor and friend!! We will miss your cute family:) I'm so grateful for blogs to keep in touch!! Good luck with everything and if you need to send your kids down while you get some packing done, go right ahead:)
that was such a great post. I am excited for you guys to start a new chapter. It is always sad and scary, but so exciting. I can totally relate about the best calling in the church being in the YW. When I was released, I cried for a week straight. But, those girls will always know how much you love them. I really think it is about time we get together. I think our kids would have a blast together!!! thanks for sharing your emotions. I LOVED it. PS...next time Stacy is in town, we ARE going to lunch.
Now you are making me cry! And you know I am, since just hearing that you sold your house made me cry. Nicole, you are awesome! I would not have made as many friends as I have and felt so at home in this ward, if you wouldn't have been here. I will miss you tremendously, but you are too incredible to ever forget. Okay, that sounded like you are moving to the other side of the world, but Springville almost seems that way... Remember, I hate Springville because it steals my friends away!
Anyway, I love you to death! I love those munchkins of yours! Brock will always be one of my favorite little kids EVER! And, my fingers are crossed that Nelson and Kara will go to the same college or something, so we can be related one day.
you will be missed! everyone I've talked to just keeps bringing you up and how much they are going to miss you. Dang it! Have fun though and keep in touch!
You know I'm going to miss you. You've been the life of a party and a great friend. It's sad to see people you love move. I guess it's part of life. But I'm expecting you to show up for the occasional Karaoke party. I mean, Springville is only 20 minutes away. Good luck with the move.
Thanks for being someone who is always up for a party, and then going all out! You are such a great example of including others. I love that if you set your mind to it, it happens. Loch Lomond will not be the same without the Baldwin's. Good luck with everything!!
Hey you know we love you guys. I want you to know we will never have what we have with you guys. I am going to miss you guys so much. I know I keep saying why?? but I am so happy for you. It will be great for you guys. It had to happen some time. we will miss you guys so much.We had way to many good times at that house. But it is not the end of the world we will see each other we will just have to plan. We love you guys. love the sheppards.
oh it is so hard to leave behind good things thanks for always being so friendly and welcoming to me! your new neighborhood will be lucky to have your family!
oh Cole. I almost started crying right along with you. It's so hard to start new. You worded it all so well. :) I hate to think of you crying. Love you.
Just think when a chapter ends a new one always starts with NEW and EXCITING things. You new neighborhood is very lucky to have you move in. I will miss my ZUMBA friend, you will have to come back and shake it with me every once in a while.
We definitely will miss you! My kids are going to have withdrawls from all of the fun they have had at your house, playing with your kids!
Good luck with everything that is ahead of you. How exciting!!!
We love you guys!
It won't feel the same without you guys. I am so happy for you, and know that wherever you go you will touch the lives of many for good. I loved living close, having our boys play, serving in YW with you, etc. Good luck!
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