We packed up Mallory and had to say goodbye today! I knew the time would come when Mal had to move out and continue to pursue her dreams. We prepped Connor and Maddie for it over the last few weeks, but I wasn't prepared for just how hard Connor took it. He woke up the morning of, and I told him to tell Mal "Happy Moving Day!" He immediately burst into tears. After a long time snuggling and talking it through he held it together while we loaded the last few things into her car. As she drove away, Connor began crying again and said, "It feels like I'm saying goodbye forever." Although it is so sad to see her leave and to see Connor upset, I'm so thankful for the special relationship they have developed. Having Mal live with us for the last 2 1/2 years has been such a blessing. My children adore her and she has been such a help to Michael and me- offering to babysit and help with the kids whenever she could. We will miss her living with us, but we thank God that she found a great med school so close to our home! I have a feeling we'll be making the drive to Mare Island often! Mallory- I am so very proud of you! We will pray for you and support you in any way we can during your journey to becoming Dr. Mallory!
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So sad to see her go but so thankful for the time that you got to spend together. Luckily for all of you she isn't very far away!
That just broke my heart when Connor was so sad about me moving out! I am so thankful that I have such a close relationship with your kids, and will miss them coming to visit in my room. They are the best. I am so glad that I'm going to school so close so that I can maintain the closeness that I have with them. Thank you also for all that you and Michael have done for me over the past 2.5 years. I could not have done it without you.
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