Thursday, September 3, 2009

Byes

Last week, my roommate from college(BYU-I) came to visit me. Chelsea came all the way from Nebraska. It was sweet of her to come so far and spend the week with us. We had a great time playing games, making cookies, watching a movie, showing her around Memphis, watching my niece, talking, and enjoying being back together. We’ve roomed together for 4 semesters and if you couldn’t tell, she awesome to room with. I love you Chelsea!
(saying bye outside the airport)
Our friends, the Hamblin’s, were also living at Target House. We’ve spent many hours with them doing various activities, but mainly just talking. They’re from Nevada, and are members of our church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It was great to meet a family that we shared something in common. After 5 months of being here, she went home this past Tuesday. It was sad to see them go, but home means things are going well for Devree!!
(saying good-bye right before they left to go home)
As I think about going home, I have mixed feelings. We’ve met so many wonderful families at the Target House. Many still have months left here. Some we know well, others not as well. We see them every day at various activities, dinners, or just in passing. But, when I go home, we’ll lose contact with many of them. It will be sad to leave everyone behind, still going on with their treatment. It is our hope for them to also return home soon, health, and happy.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

That was really nice of Chelsea to go see you! She is amazing and so are you. I admire you a lot. :)

Shana Hamblin said...

Have fun at home. We miss you lots and think of you often. Our house is filled to the gills with people.

Melissa Hodgen said...

Saying bye never gets easier.
For instance, Shannon started bawling when we drove into our garage here in AL because she missed you and didn't want to leave. I said we'd drop her off in Chatt one week for unitterupted time with you someday. That made her happy.
Miss you!

noelle said...

visitors are nice. how sweet! you look SO GOOD in these pics. what a champ.