Nate, Misty, Adalie, Brielle, and Elijah moved away earlier this week. I cried. It was so hard to see them go. I miss them already. I think Nate and Misty have been married 7 years and Nate has lived here 8 years so I've had a wonderful opportunity to be a part of their lives for a long time.
It was such a blessing to have them close for so many years. I loved being a part of their lives and watching the kids grow up. I think my relationship with Nate is even better than before because of living so close. I loved babysitting and helping them out and spending time together. They were wonderful to invite me to dinner frequently and I always loved Misty's cooking and Nate's baking. I usually saw them weekly or every other week and it was always the best part of the week for me. The kids are so adorable and I love how they call me "grammy" and then laugh. I loved doing scripture time with them and reading to them. I also really enjoyed talking to Misty about our lives and discussing business related topics with Nate. I have learned so much from them. They are excellent parents and I'm thrilled that they have been better at parenting than I was. I'm always delighted to get a phone call from one of the girls and hope that continues!
I'm not sure I have many regrets from these years together. Of course, I would have loved to have seen them more often but at the same time I wanted them to have space from me. I think we had a good balance (and I hope they do too). I do feel bad for those times I was impatient or emotional about little things. They were so patient and forgiving with me so I'm grateful for that.
I hope and pray that they will love Grant's Pass and the dental office there will be very successful. I'm optimistic that it will all work out perfectly. I hope they will be able to sell their house here quickly. I'm grateful that they are still relatively close - 1 hour plane trip or 5 hour drive. At least I can get there relatively quickly and I hope to see them often. At least every 3 or 4 months if possible. I'm already looking forward to spending Thanksgiving together and seeing their new place and the new office. Besides, I need a dental exam! I hope I can fill this void in my life and not miss them too much.
Jason has taught me to be grateful for what I have and not sad about what I don't have. I'm trying to focus on all the good years we've had together and be grateful that they aren't any further away. It is hard for a "grammy" not to live close to her kids and grandchildren. This will be like a new chapter in the book and I'm sure there will be many blessings for us all from their move. They are close to Ashland and the Harry & David factory - two places I've been wanting to visit - so I'll look forward to those visits and perhaps meeting my kids in California there since Grant's Pass is half way from here to Sacramento, California. Life is good and I am so grateful for all my many blessings.
Good bye Nate and family! I can't wait to see you again! I love you lots!
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I'm so sad for you. My parents moved to Utah in January. It was a big adjustment for all of us. We miss them, but we see them more than we thought. It will just take a little time to get out of that routine. It did for us. Hang in there!
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