I am just sitting here, looking at my boxes, and my house in it's cluttered state, and thinking about how quickly time has gone by. It seems like yesterday we were just in the in-processessing stage, and now we are in the out-processing stage. I have loved being here in Alabama so much. When you allow yourself to fully take in all a place has to offer, not only do you have an appreciation for the place and the people you meet, you also get attached and have to say "Goodbye." This part I am not so good at. I will miss so much about the south. I will miss:
The beautiful lush trees, everywhere I look
The closeness to the beach, where we went often
The friendliness of the people
How religious the people are here, whether they are LDS or not
The religious billboards (believe it or not!)
My most awesome friends in the Ozark Ward, and serving in the RS Presidency
All my friends I made on post, and their generosity
Living on Post and all the perks from doing so
All the lessons and activities the Youth Services provided for my children
The Diner
The beautiful Azaleas
The Magnolia trees
Hearing helicopters fly over my house
My friends at the Bus Barn
The free Gym on post
Being around all the soldiers and their families, because we are all in the same boat
Fort Rucker Primary School
Fort Rucker Elementary School
Being in a gated community where I feel very safe
The fun activities that housing and MWR offered to us
The beautiful weather
Paying absolutely nothing for our medications
The very nice gate guards who always had something nice to say and a smile
Thank you to all of you who have made our stay here a time we will never forget. We take with us many wonderful memories and friendships we will treasure for a lifetime. Thank heavens for Facebook and e-mail, and blogs that allow us to keep in touch in our busy lives!!! If anyone ends up in Utah for any reason, I hope you will call us so we can get together!
6 years ago
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Alabama does grow on you...Bill and I have found ourselves missing it from time to time. When do you get to Utah. It'd be fun to get together sometime. If you need a place to stop on the way, let me know:)
I am so glad that you guys came to Alabama. Your family's friendship has meant so much to us too. Loved all the game nights and holiday fun we have had together. I am so sad that it has come to an end. I will keep up with you through blogs and email. I feel that we have so much in common and were meant to meet each other. I hope that our paths will cross again one day. May the future hold great things for you and your family. Much love--Stacey:)
I agree, I will really miss Alabama too. I can't believe it is already time to leave.
Well, you know I'll be heading to Utah when we're all done here. Though your hubby and mine aren't in the same battalion, at least they're in the same unit. :)
Happy traveling.
Mom I totaly agree with you I am getting more and more tears every time i think about this subject... By BAMA... ROLL TIDE ROLL!
I'm trying to forget that y'all are leaving..and then you had to post this...(tears) It has been great having your family here with us. I will miss you and your girls and Jon soooo much! We will keep in touch. I know your family will be happy to be home.
I loved reading your post. I have often thought the best/worst parts of military life are so entwined its hard to seperate the two! We will miss your family.
I sending you an early WELCOME HOME! Can't wait for you guys to get settled back here....crazy how fast time flys, seems like we were just moving over to Alabama: remember coming over when they unpacked our moving truck....I swear that was like yesterday!
Alabama was such a special time for Mark and I.....the time we spent there was priceless!
You are greatly missed! Your family is a wonderful example of how to be! Thanks for being you and giving us all the chance to know you!
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