Gone

June of 2003 found my middle sister, her husband and my oldest nephew moving here for my brother-in-law to attend dental school. From the beginning they stated they would be returning to his home state for him to open a dental practice. Well, 4 years became 6 years when he decided to specialize in orthodontics. Over the course of the last 6 years they have welcomed a little girl, and two more little boys to their clan.

This past Sunday found them telling us good-bye since my brother-in-law is now an orthodontist and has bought into a practice in his home state. I never really thought the day would come when they would move away leaving my kids without any cousins to play with when we go to Honey's.

So many tears were shed then and in the moments following them driving away. Priss was heartbroken to see her Coop, Ains, Becks and Gray drive off. She will terribly miss them and can't wait until they return for a visit. Swee wondered why Becks wasn't spending the night at Honey's with us.

It is very hard to have my two sister be so far away with their kids. I always thought we would be raising our children together but the Lord has other plans right now. Maybe one day but for now I miss my little sisters terribly and pray they know the love and admiration that I have for them and the women they are today.