My little constant companion.
Em left today to go back to her wonderful job and back to school. (Began this post last Sunday, the 10th ).
It will be a happy time for her, I am certain, but we will surely miss her around here.
Words cannot express how thankful I have been to have had her here.
She has been the CHIEF driver, grocery shopper, homework helper, assistant packer and cleaner, make-me-laugh(er), and more.
Life just feels better to me when my kids are home.
We both shed a few tears at our goodbye, even though I am sure it won't be long until we get to see each other again. I'm so thankful for our relationship.
She is kind and sweet and I am certain that her help was essential for me at this time, I don't know what we would have done without her.
But as much as I wish she could still be here, I am thankful for her awesome job and all of the fun things she will be involved in back at school.
It would be totally selfish of me not to share her with others... :)
Before she left, I was finally feeling well enough to go out with her for a little bit and not for doctor appointments. Ha, ha.
Meg, Smash and Jonathan were all at the YMCA of the Rockies for a couple of days for a youth conference (Jon was a chaperone - not a youth) which meant I got to focus on Emily.
She had her hair cut, bought some new clothes for school and we played a massive game of checkers!
I shouldn't tell you who won the game...
so, I won't but the look on Em's face might be a clue. (Bwah, ha, ha...).
(I can tell you the winner had 5 Kings left on the board when all was said and done).
Emily also took the time to write us a few "love notes" before she left, they are decorating my piano right now:
She is the sweetest!
We LOVE you too, Bemmer-BO!
A FEW love notes?? You are one lucky mom!
Posted by: Grandma Honey | June 15, 2012 at 07:44 PM
Aww, Emily is the sweetest! I miss that girl!
The giant checkers looks fun too! haha :)
Posted by: Greta | June 15, 2012 at 08:22 PM
Emily, you saved us this summer! Thank you,
Dad
Posted by: Jonathan | June 16, 2012 at 07:20 AM
Aw! Emily is the best!! I know you guys loved her being home, and I'm sure she loved being with you! Can't wait to hear about more of her BYU adventures.
Posted by: Karen | June 16, 2012 at 09:51 AM
I'm so happy Emily could be with you at the time when you needed help the most. What a blessing. Emily is a miracle to you. I'm glad you are feeling somewhat better, Marilyn.
Hope to see you soon, Emily. We will call you.
Posted by: Joan Lloyd | June 16, 2012 at 02:43 PM
Sweet, sweet daughter!
Posted by: shelley | June 16, 2012 at 11:33 PM
I miss you Emily :( You are awesome!!!:) I hope you are having fun at college!
Posted by: Megan | June 21, 2012 at 01:41 PM