{ thank you for the memories … }

Thank you …

For all the sunsets out on the deck.

For being there when we brought Claire home from the hospital.

For making a beautiful backdrop to live out our lives in front of. And in.

For looking so welcoming when I drive up to you.

For the privilege of cradling Wayne as he met the Good Lord.

For the sounds of little feet running on your hardwood floors.

For the bathtub that I would hide from the world in.

For making me feel safe.

Thank you for …

The kitchen island I perfected high altitude baking on (and sat cross-legged on while eating chips and salsa on daily).

For being the perfect shade of white that I never felt compelled to paint over.

For the sweet nursery that I lovingly decorated for Bear.

For Cade’s big boy bedroom that has witnessed many story nights, prayers, and giggles.

For being here when everything else fell away.

Thank you for …

Closing your shutters when I could not face the sunlight. And for opening them when I could.

Letting me nest and create and love and live here.

Please never forget the first family that breathed life into you.

That called you home.

Click here for a glimpse of our home sweet home which is now officially for sale.

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