Goodbye California Party

Saying goodbye. It's a strange thing. On one hand, you are sure to see those you love again. On the other, you wonder when it will happen or if time will slip away it won't. Joe and I have made some close friendships over the years. Ones we are sad to leave. We also have my family of course, that we will miss very much! It's true what they say about not knowing what you have until you lose it. Yes it is our choice to leave, but we are leaving/losing our life/family/friends in California. Maybe I have it all wrong and I'm over dramatazing it. Maybe it's not a loss...but it feels like it.

Thankfully, we had time for a goodbye party. My parents and sis put it all together. How sweet of them because moving is stressfull enough!
Joe, Samantha, and I had a wonderful day and appreciate all who came out to spend some time with us. It was a gorgeous day and we all spent the afternoon outdoors and in the pool. Everyone brought food to share and Papa manned the grill. Just spending time with the ones we hold dear, that was what the day was about. It was a joy to watch the kids in the pool and the men play their corn toss game. : ) I enjoyed chatting with my girlfriends and having all my family around me. One of the most heart warming moments was when my dad prayed for us. Everyone joined my dad as he prayed for our journey, safety, and blessing our new life in Texas.
It is a sad farewell. I will miss California and my life here dearly. But I will look back with warm thoughts of close friendships, a loving family, and good times. Hopefully, we will find a good life in our new home of Texas as well! God is sending us there and we trust him to guide our paths.