tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3783119705498557355.post21003166866406282..comments2024-01-11T07:14:17.790-06:00Comments on even the sparrow: this leaving minnesotajodymcnatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04722839896493373009noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3783119705498557355.post-71217206283719046702014-06-17T06:07:43.857-05:002014-06-17T06:07:43.857-05:00for some reason my blog doesn't allow me to re...for some reason my blog doesn't allow me to reply to each comment any longer {who the heck knows why?} but i wanted to thank you each for your words. for the encouragement and the insight. we are in this very strange place preparing to say good-bye and hellos. this would be the week where any one of us could break down sobbing at the drop of a hat (or moving box). it wouldn't take much. <br />day one of the packing is complete and all went well. when the moving crew arrived this morning they asked if i had any special instructions. i looked them each in the eye and said, "just one: don't catch the truck on fire!" =)jodymcnatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04722839896493373009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3783119705498557355.post-56384143023173587982014-06-16T21:39:29.316-05:002014-06-16T21:39:29.316-05:00We did a similar move many years ago; the best par...We did a similar move many years ago; the best part was we had more friends and even after we moved back to Atlanta, we continued to meet them at the beach every year and have now done so for over 30 years. God richly blessed us by this move I did not want to make and has continued to do so. May God bless your family as you move and re-settle.Barb Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06959084412665678667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3783119705498557355.post-26594181840384519932014-06-15T14:34:46.233-05:002014-06-15T14:34:46.233-05:00My daughter and I sat and literally cried over the...My daughter and I sat and literally cried over the beauty of your photos because we miss MN so much. Our best friends (their "extra" grandparents) moved up there from Atlanta for "two years". They are now beginning their 31st year there and, though this past winter was especially tough, they can't imagine living anywhere else. We are blessed to visit multiple times per year, even in negative digit temps! MN is a very special place and the people are equally special. Though everyone makes decisions based on their own situations - and being an Atlanta native still stuck here - I'd love a chance to be a MN resident! Even better would be the chance to meet & welcome you back to hot-lanta! I'm sure you know there are lots of great Christian schools here & we love ours! Best wishes on your move back. Please reach out if we can help.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16621380616822292075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3783119705498557355.post-45573079144481039822014-06-14T11:18:54.264-05:002014-06-14T11:18:54.264-05:00Best Wishes on your return to the Atlanta area. We...Best Wishes on your return to the Atlanta area. We have so enjoyed getting to know your family through<br />the Rouse's. You are amazing. We hope you will come back for visits in the coming years.<br />Bev & Al EdwardsBeverley Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474366259490279483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3783119705498557355.post-22781232831651042372014-06-14T11:18:52.108-05:002014-06-14T11:18:52.108-05:00Best Wishes on your return to the Atlanta area. We...Best Wishes on your return to the Atlanta area. We have so enjoyed getting to know your family through<br />the Rouse's. You are amazing. We hope you will come back for visits in the coming years.<br />Bev & Al EdwardsBeverley Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474366259490279483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3783119705498557355.post-28879015131746557862014-06-14T11:18:47.671-05:002014-06-14T11:18:47.671-05:00Best Wishes on your return to the Atlanta area. We...Best Wishes on your return to the Atlanta area. We have so enjoyed getting to know your family through<br />the Rouse's. You are amazing. We hope you will come back for visits in the coming years.<br />Bev & Al EdwardsBeverley Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474366259490279483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3783119705498557355.post-37118840524404657732014-06-14T10:18:05.728-05:002014-06-14T10:18:05.728-05:00To quote Rick McNatt.. "It will be OK,... ev...To quote Rick McNatt.. "It will be OK,... eventually!" Love you friend, and I am so thankful that God blessed our family with your fabulous 7. <br />Especially two little pig tailed blessings born to be friends forever! <br /><br />And to quote what I just put on Facebook..<br />"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.." ~A.A. Milne<br /><br />Emme and I will miss you dearly... But, I trust that we will be OK.. "eventually!"<br /><br />The list of things I will miss is too long to scribe!!<br /><br />Love Always,<br />Di<br /><br />DiJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997932290038111188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3783119705498557355.post-55906720592432717422014-06-14T08:00:40.868-05:002014-06-14T08:00:40.868-05:00My friend you have lived and loved large in Minnes...My friend you have lived and loved large in Minnesota and your family will continue to live and love large in Georgia. I am praying for this transition for your family and know you are struggling! The video is breathtaking and beautiful!!! hugs my sweet friend, next girls trip is to Atlanta!!!!Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00514407039834477303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3783119705498557355.post-24639692220740471992014-06-14T06:57:01.393-05:002014-06-14T06:57:01.393-05:00What a beautiful keepsake of memories you created ...What a beautiful keepsake of memories you created through that video.....stunning! Best of luck with the move (no moving truck issues this time around!), and all the best to you and your family as you enter this next chapter of your family's story together! Change is always tough, but with the support of family, it makes the load lighter and easier to handle. Hugs! Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12038787440537526239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3783119705498557355.post-54987394004026859852014-06-14T02:18:35.527-05:002014-06-14T02:18:35.527-05:00Of course, you must know that there is no "re...Of course, you must know that there is no "returning right back to where we came from." I was transferred to California for two years and when I returned to Wisconsin (which I longed for) so many things had changed, including myself. I have to say, I feel so bad for Bella and Emme.<br />Best wishes, Lindy D.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com