It's hard to know that your kids' hearts will be hurt and not be able to do anything about it. Our kids had a major lesson in mid-June when they learned their friends would be moving to Portland. The Cowans lived behind us for 2 years and the kids were so used to playing together, racing between yards, playing catch over the fence, climbing the treacherous tree house, going to school together, learning to pump, dressing up - basically growing up a bit. It was a classic neighborhood situation that we knew would end eventually, but were sad to see it happen.
They said their good-byes and we closed the gate, literally and figuratively, on a sweet backyard chapter.
So sad. Harrison and Avery were such good playmates!
ReplyDeleteI teared up at this post. It's hard to say goodbye to good friends and neighbors! Maybe another young family will move in...
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