Yesterday, my brother and his family moved to Chicago. When we were originally thinking of moving to Greenville, we were so pumped because it meant that we would get to be closer to them. A few weeks before we moved from Charleston, we found out that they were going to be leaving Greenville and moving to Chicago. Quin was presented with a great job opportunity and after much prayer and discussion, they decided they would be moving. When Ryan and I moved here, I really tried to spend as much time with them as I could. This was great because I was spending time with them, but now I think I am even more sad because I know now what a sweet time it was. I loved having my brother, sister-in-law and their kids right around the corner. I loved stopping by while they were eating breakfast at Mug and Muffin (awesome breakfast place here) and playing with the kids. I loved helping Angie out by watching Mae for a little while so she could go run errands. It was so fun!
Yesterday I went over to tell them good-bye. It was surreal to see all of their boxes and the movers taking all their stuff and putting into the moving van. I was overwhelmed for them, leaving a safe and comfortable place, moving to the unfamiliar and unknown. I felt sad for Acie, who has grown up here and has all his best friends, having to leave and start over in a new place. My prayer for them is that they will find a church there quickly and that people will reach out to them and make them feel right at home.
I am so thankful for my big brother. He has taught me so many things and I admire him so much. He is a man who loves the Lord and his family above all. He is a wonderful friend and knows how to care for people. I have also been blessed to watch he and Angie in their marriage and parenthood. They are wonderful examples for us to follow as we seek to honor God in this life. I will really miss having them around, but I am sure that God will have his hands all over them as they move into this next phase of life.
When I went over to tell them good-bye yesterday, Acie and Mae Harmon wanted me to take pictures of them on my cell phone. Mae Harmon will literally hold a smile and say "cheese" for 5 minutes if you put a camera in front of her. So, I will leave you with a picture of these sweet babies, soon to be snow babies (you know because of Chicago and the snow and the cold weather)!!
Yesterday I went over to tell them good-bye. It was surreal to see all of their boxes and the movers taking all their stuff and putting into the moving van. I was overwhelmed for them, leaving a safe and comfortable place, moving to the unfamiliar and unknown. I felt sad for Acie, who has grown up here and has all his best friends, having to leave and start over in a new place. My prayer for them is that they will find a church there quickly and that people will reach out to them and make them feel right at home.
I am so thankful for my big brother. He has taught me so many things and I admire him so much. He is a man who loves the Lord and his family above all. He is a wonderful friend and knows how to care for people. I have also been blessed to watch he and Angie in their marriage and parenthood. They are wonderful examples for us to follow as we seek to honor God in this life. I will really miss having them around, but I am sure that God will have his hands all over them as they move into this next phase of life.
When I went over to tell them good-bye yesterday, Acie and Mae Harmon wanted me to take pictures of them on my cell phone. Mae Harmon will literally hold a smile and say "cheese" for 5 minutes if you put a camera in front of her. So, I will leave you with a picture of these sweet babies, soon to be snow babies (you know because of Chicago and the snow and the cold weather)!!
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