Amazing friends...

Ok, so as we've been scrambling to get so many things done, we've had little time to ourselves or with our friends over the past couple of weeks. Because of this, I was beginning to feel a bit disconnected and lonely. Nothing major...but, just sick of the house, sick of only talking about our house and really missing quality time with Nick and with our friends. Well, I'm certain that God heard my prayers, because recently we've experienced great generousity from our friends and for that, I am so thankful!
On Thursday, Mike and Gail realized they had a free night and volunteered to come over to watch Stella so that Nick and I could have a much overdue night-out together. It was wonderful! To have people that we love and trust take care of our daughter gives us such peace of mind while we're out and allows us to truly relax since we don't have to worry about the care she's receiving. Not only did we have a nice night out, but Nick went to an extra effort to plan something to make sure that my mind could really be off of the move and all the details associcated with it. So, he sent me away for a pedicure! Yea! Then, he took me out for dinner and to a comedy show. It was a great distraction and a much needed escape from the day to day routine lately.
Then, our neighbors and friends, Josh and Betsy have allowed us the use of their home (across the street...whether they are there or not) while we have showings at our house so that Stella and I don't have to go far for someone to come in for only 15-20 minutes. Oh and there's, Chase who is coming over next week to spend an evening with Stella so that Nick and I can get some more stuff done. Katie was in the neighborhood yesterday and stopped by to visit! She joined Stella and I on a walk to the park for some fun on the swings.
And now, I'm sitting here, blogging at Mike and Gail's house (and they're out of town) while Stella is asleep in their guest room. So far we have two showings today and so do our friends Josh and Betsy (at the same time as us)...so, we have access to another home to "escape" to.
My pity party of lonliness has quickly ended as I've been wonderfully overwhelmed at how loved we really are and how giving the people in our lives are. All of this has made me more aware of how difficult it is going to be once we really leave Cincinnati. I've been so busy getting ready to go, I haven't really had time to think about actually leaving. When I get the chance to stop and think about it, I'm sad. I'm really going to miss so many people here who play such important roles in our lives. Good thing they won't be too far away!