I've been dreading this post and putting if off until today! My parents have officially moved out of Mesquite and are now living in St. George. I've been an emotional wreck for the last month between packing up their house, thinking about all the memories we have made in that house, finding little treasures while packing, knowing that my mom and dad won't be just around the corner and actually seeing the house empty. I've been a mess!!!!
Anyhow, it's been a rough year for my parents with my dad losing his job and being out of work for about 10 months. They ended up losing their house and the mortgage company wouldn't work with them to lower payments - it's been a bitter situation. So with lots of searching, they found a beautiful home to rent in St. George. This will be quite the adjustment for us - we're so use to having them right here!
We are going to miss having a pool in the summer (this is my official announcement of NO swimming lessons this year) - I'm a little sad about not teaching this year, we've been doing them for years back there. My kids will miss having the pool, it was so convenient! Mason is going to miss grandma's swingset and her basement cuz he liked watching movies down there. Brooklin is going to miss the basement also and jumping from the swings in the backyard.
After 18 years of being in the house my mother had accumulated a lot of treasures/junk! We spent the last 4 weekends just boxing everything up and filling 5 dumpsters with stuff. We had a huge yard sale last weekend and she sold most everything which was a blessing. Thank you to all those who helped us move, the ward came one night and helped move all the big furniture. Kasey & Meridee came the first weekend in April to help unload lots of boxes and get ready for the yard sale. It's definitely been a joint effort, I told my parents next time they move I'll be on vacation!
I know this will be a good move for them - it will be kind of like a new start for them. I'm going to miss having them so close - at times I wish I didn't live so close to them but when it comes right down to it I'm probably going to have the hardest time with this little transition. I depend on my parents for so much and they were always there when I needed them. I know St. George isn't too far and now I have an excuse to hit up Cafe Rio more often! I love you Mom and Dad so much - even if I've cussed you out for the last month Mom!
Here are some pics from the big move.... If any of you need their new address or phone, send me a message with your email and I'll get it to you :)
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| found some of my grandma's hats |
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| grandpa was tired and done at this point! |
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| trying to get the safe out |
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| the happy couple! |
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| after a hard days work |
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| kasey trying out the stilts |
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| my first levi jacket! |
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| mom and her freakin collection of bears - pathetic! |
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| welcome to the winters market |
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| and there's still more for another sale - really pathetic! |
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| the kids had one last swim in the pool - it was freezing! |
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| they all went skinny dippin |
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| kirstin was having allergy problems |
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| i'm gonna miss this house :( |
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| one last famous "fireplace" picture! |
6 comments:
So sad! We'll miss your parents in the ward. I know my husband has many fond memories of your family and your house. Best wishes to your mom and dad. Sometimes a new start is refreshing.
so sad- best of luck to them. tiniel
Good luck to your parents on their 'new start'! I can't imagine Mesquite without them :(
I'm sad your parents are moving:/ It seems alot of great people are....so sad! I am excited about their new beginning:) I always thought St George would be a great place to live!
Steph, I feel so horrible for the way I talked to you guys as if this was like a "vacation" for them! It wasn't until I talked to my mom later that I got the real story and then I felt like dirt. I wannted to cry reading your post, I can't imagine how hard it would be to have to watch your parents "start over". Please tell them I am sorry for being so joking about it. That's not funny...at all. I agree with Mindee though, sometimes a new start isn't always a bad thing. I must say, it will be nice to have them already there in St. George for visits. :) I'm sorry for you though that they will be further away from you. I can't imagine living more than 10-15 minutes away from my parents. I feel like I need them as much now as I did growing up...sounds like you feel the same. I love your family and will keep you all in my prayers. I know that the Lord is mindful of their situation and this is one of those "tests" that we have to go through in this life. :( BUT, they will be blessed for enduring. :) Love ya!
I just realized I spelled 'wannted' wrong and I wrote a freakin novel. Oh well! :)
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