Goodbye--We will miss you!

Today we have to say goodbye to our wonderful friends.  It has been months since we got the news that they were leaving, but Jan. seemed so far away back then.  Here we are, the day has come and we are so sad.  Not only are they moving away, they are moving to Germany.  Not as easy to hop in the car, or hop on a plane and visit them. 

4 years ago, I received a phone call from a nice lady (from the FRG) reading me a letter from the brigade stating that our guys would soon be deploying to Iraq.  I never imagined that the voice on the other end would become one of my dearest friends.  A few phone calls later, she invited me out to coffee, and the rest is history!  She helped me so much through our 1st deployment.  I'm not sure I would have made it without her. 

When our 2nd deployment rolled around, you would find us at resturants 2 to 3x a week.  It was great.  I knew when my phone rang at 4:00 p.m. we were going out for supper! 

Mason and Madeline absolutely adore this family.  Madeline has taken a liking for Kevin, and its the cutest thing.  Harrison is also a favorite of hers.  Mason ADORES Hunter.  Always has it seems.  It breaks my heart to think that Madeline will be 5 and Mason will be 6 1/2 when they return.  The good news:  They are moving back to Manhattan!  So, goodbye won't be for too long.  And then those 3 years will turn into 3 hours away from them.  (we will be in Oakley!)  I am looking forward to that day!  I'm sure 3 years will fly by. 

Alright, enough of the sadness and tears- we will see them again (hopefully in Germany!)  Praying that they have a safe flight, journey and that they LOVE Germany. 

Gorsages, when you read this!  :)  Thanks for all of the special, happy memories.  We love you guys and will miss you so much!  You have truly changed our life for the better and we are forever thankful for great friends like you!  :)