I wrote earlier about Doug and his support these past few weeks, but I didn't mention some other people who were just as wonderful.
I was so nervous that I wouldn't make any friends when we moved here. I'm a tad strange and it takes a special person to, uh, how do you say, get me. Well, just two months after moving in, Tricia moved next door. Well, it takes a special person to "get her", so of course we hit it off right away. Since then more and more wonderful women have moved into our complex and through them I've gotten to know many more women in our ward.
Well, this is a tribute to those who have helped me through this week, either knowingly, or unknowingly.
Tricia--Thank you for the ride, the support, and the punch to my backbone that I needed. You always help me get angry enough at the situation so I can prepare myself to stand up to the problem. You are a fantastic neighbor and an even better friend. Thanks for always letting me in your door, even when Mason is throwing up all over your house.
Elaine--What can I say? You are so sweet to step in and take my kids so I can run all over the place. I can always count on you in a pinch. You listen to my ramblings on the phone and are sweet to at least pretend to care. Lets face it, you make birthdays FABULOUS!
Emily--Thanks for being my sounding board. Plus, you are such a great listener. It is always so hard to stop talking because you always listen so carefully. I appreciate your help the other day and for being a treasure trove of ideas. This baby that's coming into your family is the luckiest spirit in Heaven right now.
Amanda--The other day I really couldn't face reality and come home. You let me stay at your house for longer than I'm sure you would have liked. It was hard to tear myself away from the comfort I felt in your home. Thank you for not booting me out the door.
Sierra--You've been so great at just letting me pop in. Today when I was bubbling with excitement because the call went good you were there to listen and congratulate. I needed someone to talk to and you were right there. Thank you so much for letting me talk, even though we were cooling down your house by leaving the door open.
Anyway, thanks to all my friends here in Philadelphia! I can't write a personal note to all of you, but I adore you all and your friendships make living here so much easier. I wouldn't be able to do it without you.
7 comments:
Hey Mallena! No problem. I am so glad I have gotten to know you as well. You guys are such a cute family. Pop in whenever!!!
I completely admire your bravery. I am happy, to say the least, that we definitely get each other! You are a great friend and neighbor too!
That was so sweet, Mallena. I appreciate your friendship so much- glad we live so close!
This is way it will be hard to leave philly. It will be hard to part ways with such great friends, and really one big happy family!! And I dido all you said!
I am so sorry you had such a rough time with that! Those government workers... But I'm glad you had so much support! All of you are wonderful, amazing people and I have loved getting to know you all! When we first moved here I never expected to meet so many awesome friends, I'm so grateful for all of you!
Mallena believe me I probably had more fun than you did. It's so nice to have someone to talk with. Also I'm planning a cape making day so be prepared!
Philly is a hard place to live, but it is full of beautiful people willing to help eachother through it. I am so grateful for the friendships that I made while I was there, and I miss it so much now that I am gone. I am happy that you were strengthened by all their love and you were able to make it through your hard time.
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