Bye Bye Birmingham

We closed on our house on Wednesday, March 28. I cried. I knew I would, and I did. Then on the following day, Thursday March 29, we moved out of our home and said our final goodbye...I cried some more. Selling our house and moving has been bittersweet, to say the least. On one hand, we're very thankful that we received such a great offer and in such a short amount of time...obviously, this was a HUGE blessing. But, on the other hand, that is our first home, and we've made so many wonderful memories there, it breaks my heart a little to leave it behind. Although, I know to move on to our next adventure, we have to move on...and we will make many, more, wonderful memories wherever our journey takes us!

Not only did we say goodbye to our home, I also had to say goodbye to some of my friends (even though some of them insisted that we wouldn't actually say goodbye). I cried each time. Also while packing, I looked through cards, and letters, and other mementos from dear friends from the past. I really value all the wonderful people who God has brought into my life. Even though life may take us in different directions, I cherish each and every one of them and know that my life is better for knowing them.

Needless to say, this time has been a very emotional and sentimental one for me, but most importantly, it has been a time to reflect on all of the many wonderful blessings I have received and continue to receive.

Now for some of the last pictures I took of our first home...

*tear*