The house was clean and freshly painted and looked great. It was empty and as I expected it to be an emotional experience saying "good-bye" it really wasn't. It was hard to wrap my brain and heart around the fact that this was the last time I'd ever be in a house my father designed and built and was part of my life for 17 years. Even weirder, was the idea that I'll probably never go back to Harrisonburg again any time in the next couple of years. I'm sure it will hit me at another time. All that is left of my parents is what is in my head and heart.
The trip turned out to be quite "social." When we arrived, we met my dear and lovely friend Lisa and family at Jess's Quick Lunch for their infamous chili dogs. If you were ever a JMU Duke or have spent any time in H'burg, you know about this experience.
We spent the night at Steve and Kathy Gardner's --- he was the dentist I worked for years ago. They are precious people/friends who I have many fond memories with. It was an opportunity for them to meet Danny and we all talked for hours upon hours catching up. It was good and a real blessing to get connected with them.
As we headed home Sunday, we swung through Roanoke to have lunch with the Kidds and Jenn. That was a lot of fun and I love love love those Kidd girls!! Good choice on the sandwich shop Lynn!!
Pics are below.
I know way too much about dentistry because of them!
We did not get Amelia! She was off at soccer practice :(
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