As much as we move, you would think we get used to leaving people and places... So far though it just gets harder with each move! Ft. Drum was #2 on my list of places I never wanted to move. (#1 is Alaska - I just don't do that cold.) Ft. Drum was too cold, too far, too much snow. The Lord has a sense of humor though, because the place I didn't want to go has been the hardest place to leave. The Lord knit our hearts together with so many dear people through our unit and through our church.
Saying goodbye is one of my least favorite things, but I do like to take pictures, especially for me girls to remember people.
These are some amazing people! During our time at New Hope I helped with all things audio/visual. Chad jumped in when he got home and while at times it felt like we should bring a cot and sleep at church, it was a pleasure to serve and we loved spending time with these folks!
Addison's Sunday School teacher - Mrs. Nina
Addison with her favorite teacher of all time - Ms. Mary. Ms. Mary loves Jesus and it is contagious to the kids she teaches. Addison couldn't wait to get to her class every Wednesday night!
Band/AV guys!
The Ladies...minus Pam!
The stage kids! Anytime we practiced, these kids weren't too far away!
We so enjoyed having the Panzers right down the road! As Colleen said, we were "insta-friends" when she moved in! The girls loved playing with Sean at unit events and each week at craft group.
Saying goodbye to our home...
I will admit, there were tears shed as I pulled out of the house for the last time. More than just leaving a house, it is leaving a rhythm of life that you are used to, leaving "normal"and leaving memories.
The Wendts were gracious to let us stay while we cleared our house and tied up loose ends.
These kids were more like siblings than friends they were together so much! :)
Saying good-bye to the Wendt family was tough on everyone...
Brady, Addison, Madison and Mya
Chad and his buddy "Jeremy"
Alicia Wendt - I thank the Lord for this dear friend! I know this is completely corny, but she was truly the wind beneath my wings during my time at Ft. Drum. In addition to being a fabulous and fun friend, she watched my kids, did crazy workouts with me, cooked for us on multiple occasions, ran to the store when I was desperate and forgot ingredients, helped me learn to sew, rescued me when I was over my head in FRG responsibilities and more than anything - I knew she was always there. I have never met a more caring and dependable person. I could never repay the blessings she has poured into my life!
I am blessed to call her friend!
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