As of tomorrow morning our good friends, the Moran's, will no longer live just down the street. They have been given a fabulous opportunity to move about 20 miles outside of Gainesville, on 800 acres. Yes, folk I said 800 acres, that is not a typo.
For the past, almost, 4 years they have lived just a few houses down, and over that time we have created a lasting friendship. Beau and I have been lucky to watch Luke, their now 5 year old son, grow from a small boy to a young man that truly loves Gabriella. Jeanne and I were able to share the many exciting moments of pregnancy together, she with Nevan and I with Gabriella(they are only about 6 weeks apart). Watching Nevan and Gabriella together has been such a treat.
In the time that we have been friends we have shared laughter and tears. It will be hard to see them go.
No one is going to miss the Moran's more than Gabriella. On a daily basis, the minute she sees any of them, Gabriella yells down the street, "Hi Jeanne, Hi Patchy, Hi Luke, Hi Nevan." It brings me to tears to think how many times we are going to walk past their door and Gabriella is going to try and knock and not understand when I tell her that we can't knock because they no longer live there.
I know that they are just in the next town over, but it will definitely be an adjustment.
Here is Gabriella, Nevan, and Luke playing while the truck was getting packed.
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| Luke holding Gabriella, Nevan in Jeanne's belly |
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| The Moran Clan |
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| Pensive |
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| Luke trying out the paintball gun(s) |
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| Gabriella's 1st birthday |
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| Celebrating Jeanne's and my 30th birthday |
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| Taking in a baseball game with the Moran's |
We love you guys!!!
Wow. I'm just now commenting on your post. Mmmmm, busy? Your words are beautiful and touching. We miss the Rightmeyer's everyday. Especially the sweet, cheery morning hello's and goodnight's from Ms. Sweetness! We can't wait to have ya'll out at the farm. Love to you all!
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