Final Goodbye

I cried when we moved to West Lafayette. I never thought it could ever feel like home. Now I'm crying as I leave this place I've come to love so much. West Side will forever have a special place in my heart. I know I will continue to think of West Waffy and the people we love that make up this great place in Indiana. (Luke called it West Waffy when we moved here 8 years ago--it's kind of stuck.)

West Lafayette truly taught me so many lessons. I learned that a home is wherever I am with my sweet family. I learned that I have strength beyond what I could ever imagine. I know that worry changes nothing and only causes stress. I've learned that friends can become family. I learned that change, while scary can also bring some amazing adventures! And finally, I've realized that God provides for my every need, I can make what he provides good or bad--in the end, happiness is a choice.

I've been extremely happy in West Side. I know I can be happy in Prosper, Texas, too. So thank you West Waffy. Thank you for the time we've had here. I'm fortunate to have experienced 8 years here. We will miss you!