Does anyone remember the 80's show that comes from? The photo should help - it's from Cheers. And the theme song from that show was in my head yesterday, "Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name . . . and they're always glad you came . . ."
I am feeling so sentimental about EVERYTHING this week. The airshow that happens every year at this time (right by our house - it's so cool!!), our yard, getting my hair cut by a close friend, Hagg Lake, the library, the Portland temple, my neighborhood, the gorgeous trees on Brookwood road, the family I did wedding pictures for yesterday that I just love, and every single friend and neighbor I've seen this week. Everything I do and everyone I see right now reminds me of what I will be missing and moving away from. It makes my heart ache. I am ultra sensitive and trying to soak up every good feeling and moment here while I can. I LOVE it here. On the other hand, the feelings I have are more humongous feelings of gratitude, not regret for our decision. I feel good about the way things are going, but I am appreciating every little thing about Oregon and know I will miss it all when we are gone.
I am grateful to have made so many close and wonderful connections out here. As we stood in the front yard yesterday talking to friends and waving to neighbors and friends walking or driving by, my friend Tina's son said, "You know everyone." Well, not really, but it seemed like a plethora of people we knew happened to walk or drive by yesterday. I think I am just more keenly aware of each and every association right now. After shooting at the Maurer's reception last night, Bill* and I were talking on the driveway when Brian and Randie walked by. We sat and talked and laughed with them for quite a while. It was so great. They have been wonderful friends and I am a better person for having known them. That's how I feel about all my wonderful friends here. I am a better person for every association I have had here in Oregon and I will be grateful FOREVER for the blessing of being here so I could have these deep friendships and life lessons from such good people.
So now we move from a place where everyone (not really) knows our name and hopefully is glad that we came. (o: That sounded TOTALLY cheesy, forgive me. Lookout - there's more coming...
In Oregon, for those of you who have seen it and know what I'm talking about, everything grows. The plentiful moisture and temperate climate make the most beautiful trees, shrubs and flowers grow. Even if you don't do anything, stuff just grows and grows here spontaneously. (Not fun when it comes to keeping up with the tons of weeds.) Like the beautiful vegetation here, I am forever grateful for the amazing growth I have experienced personally in the northwest. (Hey I'm not done being cheesy - give me my moment.) I have grown like a weed. (o: I tried to "bloom where I was planted" and in this gorgeous place it wasn't hard. I hope I can do okay in the Utah desert and not wilt too much. I know my family will be a huge source of strength and look forward to so many things about living closer to them.
Okay - that is the end of my deep thoughts for today . . . aren't you glad? (o:
2 comments:
Aaron and I just ate at Cafe Rio last night and thought of you... That's one more blessing of moving to Utah :o) I am better for knowing you.
that's pretty much how I felt, but it was only 6 years, not 10. It is exciting though. Just prepare yourself for always being exhausted from family events, in a good way. we don't regret leaving OR, but we sure miss it. Just think about how much closer you will be to us and Disney. yea! Good luck with the move and all. I feel your pain. Just remember to visit during the summer. It's the best time!
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