I hate goodbyes....

I hesitate to even write this post... because it will just make me sad all over again! We moved. Andrew's last day of his final internship was September 13th.  And we pulled out of the driveway the next day. How did that date come so fast. When Andrew fist began the program it felt like the end was far from reach. And before we knew it- it was over.  Andrew was ready. He has been so busy and stressed the past 27 months, that really to him Stockton was just that:  school and stress.  The experience for me, however was different. I got to meet fun ladies and hang out with them all day! ;)

I was blessed with some amazing people in my life, while living in Stockton.  I hate saying bye- so I tried to sneak away, quietly, but it didn't exactly go that way.  There are so many wonderful people that I am going to miss DEARLY, but I am lucky to have learned from them while I had the opportunity.
What would really get me is watching Makayla saying goodbye to her little buds. Saddest thing ever.
When I think back on the life lessons and experiences I had in Stockton, I know that we were where we needed to be for that chapter of our life.  And we enjoyed it. (as much as you can enjoy a super intense doctorate program!)

So what's next? We aren't sure. We decided that we didn't want to stay in the California area (as PERFECT as the weather was!) so we are staying with Alison and Co. while Andrew prepares for the licensing exam.  We are exploring our job options and locations... and look forward to the next chapter. But for now, my heart is a little sad, having left so many wonderful people. 

Surprise going away party with the young women 

Last Sunday at the Brookside Building 

M and Olivia

Kina & Andrea 

Liorah 

Kali

Krista

Luisa 

Kylie

Dylan

Paige

M & Jamma ( before Makayla could say Jeremiah he got an awesome nickname)

Anton 

Kina and Jack

Amazing helpers

On the road again...