Goodbye!

So, today was our goodbye day. So sad! So HARD to say goodbye to so many good people. I took my spare camera (my good one is packed) with me today to get some picture of some of our friends. Below are some of the people who helped make my life and Danny's job so easy!

Derek (A LU alumni!!!). Derek is a good guy! I think he has been on the SBC staff longer than anyone there, which is PREEEETY good...preeeety good!

Cheryl-Ann, the lady in charge of many of our church outreach ministries like Feed the Need, and Operation Christmas Child. My first memory of Cheryl-Ann was at my BIL's wedding a few months before we moved here. She was the wedding coordinator. My first impression of her was, "Wow, this girl doesn't mess around. We need to do what she says."
The Carter's (aka Mr. Noodle from Elmo's world--not really, but he looks like him to us!) minus two of their daughters. Nicole and Mr. Noodle work at SBC and Mrs. Carter is just the sweetest lady and always took care of me and my children in the church cafe. This family kind of reminds me of my parents and sisters. Mr. Noodle lived with 4 ladies in his house and stayed sane---my dad lived with 6 ladies and stayed sane...those are some GOOD men!
Aww, sweet baby Jane slept during all the sad goodbyes and all the tears! She was one smart baby!
The Rodriguez' minus Timmy and Alyssa. This is one incredible family! They watched our children from Friday evening until about 5pm on Saturday, so we could pack. Then again today after church until about 8pm. What a HUGE gift they gave us in doing this! They fed us too! Danny and I both had a few plates of food from Heather and Tim and Robyn, (Heathers mother). On the way home from their house Saturday evening Maddie said to me, "Momma, you can cook good, but Miss Robyn can REALLY cook!" Maddie is so sweet and correct! Thank you Rodriguez' and Robyn and you too Jamie (Heather's sister).

Dan and Michelle---goodness, these two are great. Long time SBC'ers. Dan would call my Danny several times during the week and just make sure he was doing well and encourage him. Michelle and I worked in Awana together and just had a simply wonderful friendship.
Bobby our worship leader (awesome!!!) and Josh an intern. Harry Jack LOVED all the intern's at SBC and Bobby--I think Harry's first word was B-O-B-B-Y! Thanks guys for letting Harry drive you all nuts! I know it got annoying at times!
Lauryn and Mark! Lauryn is our pastor's secretary. She is the glue that holds it all together--or should I say listens to all the chaos/junk and then deals with it. She is one great lady. Mark is just the nicest man! One thing I love about Lauryn and Mark is the way they show their love for each other. They are empty nesters and Danny and I have said more than once, "We want to be like Mark and Lauryn when we get big."
My park friend Angela (wife to Derek above) with baby number 3 in her tummy. Angela and I have been going to the park every Tuesday for a LONG time. For the rest of my life I will always think of Angela when I see a playground! Sniff Sniff!
Sniff sniff again! This is the Scott family. They have 5 children too, all between the ages of 2 and 6 I think. When I'm having a bad day I think of Mandy and then I feel better. At least I have 2 older children to help me out, Mandy doesn't. Mandy is a GREAT mommy and I know every now and then, she has tougher days than me! I'm gonna miss seeing this sweet-sweet family!

Lori and Tina work in the preschool. Long time SBC'er!!!! We were on our way to Lori's house the night we had to take Margaux to the hospital (her husband is a Dr and told us we need to go). It was a bitter sweet night for us. We were sad that Margaux was in the ER, and we also were sad that we couldn't go out on the boat and jet ski's!!! But we made up for it a few nights later. Thank you Lori and family for the FUN time and good food. And Lori---I didn't get to hug you goodbye! Aww man!

Tina, I am so happy you are helping staff the preschool. Every church needs a Tina! Lets just say she gets the job done.

Nicole, Becky, and Ginger--Oh me oh my! Truly good girls! They are on staff at SBC. They were bummed that I took their pictures in these great, "Ask me about camp" shirts, so thanks girlies for letting me. Each of these girls helped Danny out GREATLY with his job. Nicole is the money lady, Becky is the preschool lady and Ginger is the hospitality lady. All three of these girls are just perfect in their roll at SBC. I'm gonna miss Nicole's upbeat fun personality, Becky's sweet gentle smile and Ginger's servanthood.

So there you have it, just a few of the many people we will miss! Sniff-sniff! Keep your peepers (eyes) open guys! We may just pop in on you one weekend when you least expect it!