Well, family, we have successfully launched our last family members from the Salt Lake valley. Anne, Reed and Kason are now safely in the care of the Sloat family in Suffolk, VA. Everything seemed to go so smoothly and we are very grateful. Reed left with all of their belongings early on a Wednesday morning and kept us informed of his progress for four days as he made his way home to VA. A stop at Jeff & Tammy's for Halloween was a welcome rest and we're pretty sure it only took Eli a few minutes to remember his pal, Uncle Reed. Anne and Kason stayed on with us for an extra incredibly precious and cherished week that we will always treasure. Then on election day 2008, we took them to the airport and saw them safely through security to start their new adventure. Anne reported that Kason was a great traveler and all went well. Anne & Reed & Kason we send you all our love and best wishes for every success and happiness in VA.
The valley feels pretty empty now. It is very hard to think of those two apartments at the Deverouax that meant so much to us and were such a delight to visit are now occupied by others. And don't even ask me to go downstairs and see how empty those bedrooms are. Saturday night I was sitting in the livingroom doing some crocheting and watching TV. All of a sudden my eyes welled up with tears and I realized it was because no one was coming for Sunday dinner. We'll survive, but the adjustment is difficult. You kids have all just been so wonderful, I can't give you up! But we look forward to Thanksgiving when Mike and Becky can come home and possibly my brother Brent will join us. And, of course, we can't wait for December 20th when we'll once again get to see Jeff, Tammy and Eli. And we are so grateful that we have sent Anne, Reed and Kason from a loving family to a loving family and we have no doubt they will be taken care of. So, Happy Holidays (they are right around the corner) to each and every one of you. We love you so much and take great joy in sharing your lives with you so keep in touch ... XOXOMOM&DADXOXO...
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We love you too! We are counting the weeks until December 20th! :)
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