These last two weeks have been really intense. We’ve had some amazing dinner dates with friends. I’ve had help packing. Some gals have just kept me company while I sorted through makeup and shoes (give away? donate? keep? sell?) and some have cried with me over glasses of pinot grigio. My mom’s group threw a little brunch for me and prayed over me.

I can never express in words how much I have come to love Chicago and all that it has meant to me in my 10 years here. I became a wife here, a mother…and have surely experienced friendship in immeasurable ways.

So, here’s to a new chapter, one of exciting new blessings and a home we can grow in…and here’s to a chapter closed, one of richness of spirit and fullness of heart. Love ya, Chicago.

See y’all in Texas!!