Yesterday we were excited to host our D.C going away party ~ final bash ~ on the rooftop of our building. The rooftop is such a lovely backdrop to share lasting memories with our friends. After an afternoon of discussion and mingling over good food, the sun began to set and the evening progressed as friends were making their way home....a knot started to form in the back of my throat....
It was the realization that we are actually moving in 3 weeks. I still don't think it's hit me yet...probably won't until we are sitting on a plane with both of our cats, or maybe when we are sleeping in an empty house for a week on the other end of the flight before our furniture arrives....
Day by day, as I begin to say these goodbyes, I'm learning how strong a connection we've made in a short 2.5 years to people, community, FRIENDS in D.C. I truly hope it is NOT goodbye, but rather, see you soon...and when I say, you are more than welcome to visit us in Louisville, I ABSOLUTELY mean it.
Last night someone asked me what my top 3 things I would miss and not miss would be.....more to come on those details in a future post...but as you can tell from this post; my top thing I will miss is the PEOPLE, friends we've met. Those of you who have been our family, when we did not have family in the area. You will be loved always and missed deeply.
I'm so glad I was able to visit you in DC just in the "nick of time" before this move. Your love for DC & Senate Square shined in your eyes and demeanor when you 'gave me the tour' ! The footprint you and Adam have made in DC will forever be remembered by the life-long friendships you have cultivated there. Reading your post today put a knot in the back of my throat too, and I was only there for 4 days! So, like you said, think of it as "see you soon", and not Good Bye! Love you lots, Mom
ReplyDeleteMom, Thanks so much for your comment. I am shocked at how obvious our love for DC shined through...but it's absolutely true. What I can say is my time here helped me realize in order to create such a vibrant love for a community is to put yourself out there. So, i believe we will know how to make Louisville our new home too.
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