To Our NOLA family....
It's funny. Almost 5 years ago, we moved to New Orleans, and I HATED IT. I cried every time we left Hattiesburg to go to the city where left turns are unheard of, potholes are waiting to annihilate your tires, and customer service is, ahem, an experience, and there's a real possibility of getting shanked in a McDonald's parking lot. That last one's an inside joke...but, seriously.
When we moved, I cried harder the day we left the Crescent City than I EVER did when we first moved there. I love the Indian couple that runs the Subway we always went to. I love that I now say, "We just made 4 years married." I love that the city shuts down on Mardi Gras day (even Target!). I love that New Orleans has spoiled me, and chain restaurants are no longer very appealing. Mostly, I just loved the mixture of people that I found in the city!
You see, we've weathered a good bit in our 4 1/2 years there. The newlywed days, multiple jobs (for both of us), 3 apartments, 1 house, a dog, a miscarriage, Addie, 2 masters degrees, and much more.
See those things I've listed above? You don't do those on your own! We will never be able to fully express our gratitude to those who have walked with us these past 4 years. You will never know how much you will be missed. You were an answer to a year of prayers, and the Lord has blessed us tremendously through all of you. Thank you for letting us serve alongside you. Thank you for encouraging us, praying for us, and challenging us. Also, thanks for all the times you helped us move...I stopped counting at 5. :/
So, to our New Orleans family, thank you so much! We will miss you every bit as much as our biological families!
