The Branch. I don't know what I'll do without the Grand Cayman Branch.
David got released on Sunday. I didn't realize that he was going to get released this early, and I was surprised to find that it was really hard for me. I immediately started crying and it wasn't even me getting released! I guess it was hard for me because it made me realize that we actually are leaving and things really are coming to an end. I was sitting at the piano during the releasing and sustaining and tried so hard not to start crying since the piano faces the entire congregation. I did pretty well only sniffling a couple times during the next song, but when I sat down and Alleicia Rhone gave me a little pat on my back I completely lost it. Then, to top it all off, at the end of sacrament meeting I talked to Colette Ashby and that is when I started sobbing. People probably wondered what in the world happened to me, but I really could not stop crying. I can use the pregnant excuse, but it's really because I'm a baby and I hate change.
The Branch Talent Show was a couple weeks ago and was fun as usual. We couldn't really think of a talent to do this year, so we (David) put together a slide show of most of the photos we have taken of the branch since we've lived here. Now that we have less than two weeks left here, I don't think I should allow myself to watch this slide show.
I have grown to love these people as if they are my own family. Each and every one of them means so much to me and I will cherish the memories, friendship, and love that we have shared these past two years.
David got released on Sunday. I didn't realize that he was going to get released this early, and I was surprised to find that it was really hard for me. I immediately started crying and it wasn't even me getting released! I guess it was hard for me because it made me realize that we actually are leaving and things really are coming to an end. I was sitting at the piano during the releasing and sustaining and tried so hard not to start crying since the piano faces the entire congregation. I did pretty well only sniffling a couple times during the next song, but when I sat down and Alleicia Rhone gave me a little pat on my back I completely lost it. Then, to top it all off, at the end of sacrament meeting I talked to Colette Ashby and that is when I started sobbing. People probably wondered what in the world happened to me, but I really could not stop crying. I can use the pregnant excuse, but it's really because I'm a baby and I hate change.
The Branch Talent Show was a couple weeks ago and was fun as usual. We couldn't really think of a talent to do this year, so we (David) put together a slide show of most of the photos we have taken of the branch since we've lived here. Now that we have less than two weeks left here, I don't think I should allow myself to watch this slide show.
I have grown to love these people as if they are my own family. Each and every one of them means so much to me and I will cherish the memories, friendship, and love that we have shared these past two years.
Our branch friends are so thoughtful. I've had to say bye to two of my favorite people- Karen Rivers and Colette Ashby. They were both my visiting teachers when I first moved here and have become some of my closest friends. Both of them are leaving island this week, so we won't see them before we go. They were so sweet and gave us gifts along with the sweetest cards. I feel so blessed to have made these wonderful friends.
Sunday night a few of the families threw a little dessert party for us. Another good friend, Kieren, put together a little book where she had most of the branch families write a note to us. It is something that I will cherish forever. I hate goodbyes, but I guess it's not so bad when they spoil us like crazy. :)
3 comments:
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Dave I so KNEW you guys were pregnant ("we're thinking of having kids soon too" or whatever you put on our blog), but YAY! Shalynna, I know we haven't met but I really hope you're feeling well and that things have been going ok. I'm excited that we'll be having kiddos around the same age! Congrats again!
aww...this is sad.
is it already time to leave??
That is so sweet what your friends did for you. Where are you guys headed now??
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