Monday, September 20, 2010

Our Journey Home: We're Packed

My posts may come less frequently these next few days.  We are deep in the middle of moving.  This weekend, our dearest friends hosted a going away party for us and two other couples.  I'll tell you all about it tomorrow.  Sneak preview - it was soooo much fun that we had a hard time working up the energy to get the house ready for the packers to come!

We spent all day yesterday making donation piles, cleaning the pantry and fridge, and getting the bags we're taking with us sorted and packed.  We finished around dinnertime at which point we headed to our new home, The Hampton Inn.  I feel like we're on a family vacation all tucked away in our little room.

Today, the packers came and packed up all of our belongings.  Here's a picture Mark took from the loft of the truckload of boxes that will be making their way to New Orleans tomorrow...  Who knew two people could accumulate all of that in just four years!

I think that one of the reasons for the lack of posts these last few days is that I have been avoiding the inevitable truth that we are leaving the Lowcountry.  I honestly haven't allowed myself to really take in that moving day is just four days away. 

While I am excited to return home, I cannot begin to explain how sad I am to be leaving.  I do, however, take great comfort in that sadness.  It means that we have spent four years planting roots in a place that is truly special.  The only thing that would be sadder is to not feel sad at all.

23 comments:

  1. good luck. Love the low country too. You can always visit!

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  2. I'm so glad and jealous that you're moving back! I hope that I'll be moving in back sooner rather than later as well :)

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  3. good luck with moving! :D

    <3, Mimi
    http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/

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  4. Good luck with the move! I hope it goes as smoothly as possible!

    P.S. I tagged you on my blog!

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  5. hi! it's me again! just wanted to let you know that i gave you an award on my blog! :D

    <3, Mimi
    http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/

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  6. I hope everything goes smoothly! And have safe travels!

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  7. See ya real soon! Who dat! I could not get to sleep last night after that game:)

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  8. Best of luck with the move sweetheart, I know it's bittersweet, but like Dee said, you can always visit. You're going HOME, YIPPEEE!! xoxo
    Love you! Let me know if you have time to chat at all this week, I'm thinking of you! xoxo

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  9. Safe drive home and much luck my friend. Love you and miss ya. Let us know how the move went. Hugs

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  10. I'll answer the question about a trip for me and my love.... and I would take my imaginary husband to Paris and show him the city that was the love of my life until he came along. ;)

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  11. You are such a lovely writer, capturing the bittersweet moments like these alongside the fun&glamorous ones. =) I hope everything goes so well for you, sweetie!

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  12. What an amazing time in your life, Bern!
    I really can't believe how quickly these past four years have gone by. It's been a joy to read about y'alls life in the lowcountry, and I know that your Beaufort friends must be equally as sad to see you all leave.
    Cheers to a celebrating the past and welcoming your new life in NOLA, my friend! xoxo

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  13. I know your friends in the Lowcountry must be equally as sad to see you all leave. I've truly enjoyed hearing about your life in Beaufort over the past four years and can't believe how quickly time has passed!
    Cheers to celebrating the past and looking forward to new beginnings in NOLA! xoxo

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  14. Good luck girl!! Im right behind you leaving Charleston for NOLA in January! Im going to miss my lowcountry :(

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  15. Can't believe it.....this post made me so sad! You are our last little snippet of BFT and I always felt like I had a place to return there. :( BUT, looking forward to visiting you all in NO and starting a new chapter in our friendship! XOXO

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  16. Have a great time moving!!!! It's always exciting!

    xoxo

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  17. I am beyond happy for you. the only way I could be happier right now is if we were moving back too! I will be praying for a safe trip and a peaceful move! Good luck, congrats and yeah!!!!!!!!!!!

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  18. Best of luck with the move, darlin'! I'll be thinking of you. :)

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