Fond Farewell

Rhi has made the decision to move back to Denver. I couldn't be happier for her and honestly think it is a good idea. We have both learned a lot about each other and life and friends and family and what truly matters. She leaves this Sunday with the two bags that she came to us with in April 04. It's funny how things work out like that. I look back and think: well sh*t, was the last 1.5 years a waste? Did we/she learn anything? Did we fail at our original purpose to help her stand alone? But then I look at our memories and everything we have done and been through and I realize that we are all much richer than we were before we knew each other. This has all been a good lesson, no matter how you look at it.

I just re-read my paragraph and it looks like I'm being the PC friend about everything and covering up my emotions. Sorry to disappoint, but that isn't the case. In the end, everyone got what they wanted. Rhi found out what she wanted by being away from it and Dane and I will get our alone time. It will be nice to be without a roommate, no offense Rhi. :) I think it will help D and I start our OWN life together. And a selfish side of me needed Rhi to get started here. I think a part of me was terrified to be without someone, other than Dane, I was really close to. Rhi was my woobie. But I hit the ground running here and left my blanket behind crumpled on the floor. Well Blanket - I don't blame you for wanting a new home where someone needs you, wants you, and will snuggle you. Kate needs a woobie far more than I do anymore. Bon voyage my dear! We send you off with our best!