The kids had a party for their last night at the dance studio. Games, candy, lots of dancing. Lots of laughing. Lots of wonderful people. I was doing really well ri-i-i-ght up until Miss Mary told them to line up for the last time they would dance out the door. Agh. Last times are hard for me. Very hard.
My lovely Moira put on a brave face for her dance-around but this was a rough night for her. It is hard to remember this is the same girl who cried for having to come to Germany.
These three look like trouble. <g>
Rousing game of freeze tag here, hand in hand.
Watching Tess looking so very big also caught my breath. She began to dance two years ago and stumbled over her own feet for months. Several weeks into it I wasn't sure she was ever going to get it. But suddenly she is no longer round and tentative but this lanky, confident girl in long braids who knows many dances. And I am happy for her, for them all. Happy they pushed through their sadness over leaving the ranch to have this German adventure. Happy for all they have seen and done. Happy that they are well and strong and so very alive.
But there were still tears over here, because that is how milestones go for me.
May God bless you abundantly as you take the next step in His big adventure.
Posted by: Barbara | June 30, 2012 at 05:40 PM
Praying for you all Kim. Great things are in store!
Posted by: Sarah | June 30, 2012 at 08:13 PM
Transitions are hard for all of us. You have many adventures to look forward to in England.
Posted by: Julie | June 30, 2012 at 09:27 PM
Such happy memories you'll carry with you. Praying for a smooth transition and a happy future in England.
Posted by: Rebecca | July 01, 2012 at 06:44 AM
"Last times" are made for tears if you ask me!
It strikes me that your moving on is an opportunity to reflect and appreciate things that perhaps cannot be duplicated in other ways. Of course, you set a beautiful example of reflection and appreciation that not all would demonstrate.
Best of luck to you as you approach your goodbyes. It is very clear from your blog that you all have made some very dear friends and have many memories that will be cherished forever.
Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Posted by: Tracey | July 01, 2012 at 12:59 PM
Praying your family will find much joy and dancing in England. Wish I was going with you!
I also have to say how lucky to have Irish dancing lessons! I wish they were offered her locally. I should look again though, as it has been awhile since I looked at dance studios. Maybe they offer them now. I imagine it is great excercise and lots of fun!
Posted by: Amy Caroline | July 05, 2012 at 03:42 PM