Some close friends of ours moved away today. We live near Milwaukee and they are moving to Chicago. :cry: To make it even worse, he happened to be our worship arts pastor at our church and he was amazing at what he did. For the last 7 years he has been my singing and worship leading partner. Over the years we have grown close with him and his family. They even bought a house last year a few blocks away from us and we even have kids the same age that play together well. It just sucks. I just wanted to vent, because I just had to say an official goodbye this morning and I am heartbroken. I know we will see them soon and will keep in touch. It just wont be the same though.
It does suck. We have really, really good friends moving to Argentina at the end of the summer. While I applaud their reason, I'm really gonna miss them, and their kids!!! (((HUGS))) I know what you're going through!!!!
(((HUGS))) It's always hard to say good-bye to people we love and care about. Good friends are hard to find, which can make the situation sting just that much more. Find comfort in knowing that they are STILL your friends and that there will always be another opportunity to make friends that live near you and your family that shares your values. And remember that we are here for you at the spot. We love you and we will always lend an ear, give u advice when u need it, and give you a shoulder to cry on. It may not ever be the same, but you can always look forward to meeting new people and making new friends!!! :love::love:
Thanks ladies. At least they are still within a considerable driving distance where we can keep in touch and visit for day trips. Actually, we will see them next month already when we go down there to one of the museums. We also have a lot of mutual friends, so they will be up every so often visiting with everyone. It just wont be the same, is all. It's hard to go through changes like this. I truly hate change, but I know change is necessary in order for God to lead us where we are suppose to go. I have to lead worship this weekend though...which will also be their first weekend gone. There will be an empty spot on stage for the first time, and I know I am going to get emotional. :-(
Well., honestly being from the Chicago area, its not all that bad (or at least when I lived there)...... and I know its a bummer, but they really aren't too far away......... and with Internet and cell phones and texting (ok so I am almost a dinosaur because I don't use those last things) Skype and so forth....... you can still keep in touch. I hope you leave your heart open to new friends too........ Hang in there it will get easier....... and by the way when they get settled in you can always send them some cheese curds and they can send you some Chicago style hotdogs or Partillos beef!!! (I've totally got my DH hooked on Partillo's beef and he's only had it once and we can't wait to order it again!) Now cheese curds on the other hand....... well I guess thats an aquired taste (I don't like cheese)
Also..... be strong for your friends...... don't forget THEY have to go to a NEW church, and learn all the new faces there, they can bring to that church what they know from where they are leaving........
Jackie, kind of. We are a couple counties away, so maybe just under a couple hours. Why do you ask, if you don't mind me asking?
I've got family there. That's where my aunt and uncle raised five boys, though they're all married (one divorced) with kids of their own. They've got a bit of land, and I loved visiting because my uncle had all boys and treated me like a princess whenever I was there!
I know how you feel. I was the only granddaughter for a long time growing up and it was splendid!!! lol We are just west of Milwaukee (next county over), so just a bit south-west of Plymouth.
