Saying Good-Bye

Leaving Indianapolis was definitely harder than I ever thought it would be. After 4 years, I consider it home and I have so many fond memories of it. I loved the big city (especially at night), our ward, and especially our dental friends. Before we moved from St. George, when I thought I would never make it living so far from family, my grandma told me the next 4 years would be the best years of our married life. I should've believed her! It's rare that Brett and I meet couples whom we are both compatible with (I am sure it's just us), but we made some of our best friends out in Indianapolis.

I prayed for a few friends and I was given 12 of the most amazing women to be my 'family away from family'. Between the girls nights, recipe group, book club, birthday dinners, lunch get-togethers, baby showers, and holiday parties, I always had something to look forward to. Twelve girls with completely different personalities (we seriously couldn't have been more different) who meshed so well together doesn't happen everyday.....and I am so glad we were lucky!! We are friends for life, and I imagine it will be pretty easy to pick up where we left off once our reunions come around (we have already planned LAS VEGAS in 2014....can't wait!!)

Brett won't get as sentimental as me, but he will have friends for a lifetime as well! How could he not....those guys spent almost everyday together for 4 years. I am so glad he had them to keep him company while they went to school. At least I didn't feel so bad for him having to work so hard :).

I still get sad thinking about our life in Indy and I imagine the sadness will last a while. I feel so blessed that the Lord directed us to Indianapolis. Long story short, we would've chosen Ohio but they accepted Brett the day after he moved our stuff out to Indiana. CLOSE CALL!! Does everyone feel as lucky to move away to grad school or is it just me?

And how is it that I can overlook the tornadic activity? I must've really had a great 4 years right??