Priorities

The countdown is on in the Embree household.

Today is July 9.  We move into our new house in 20 days.  That's not a lot of time.  That is a little bit of time.  So, priorities right?  Get the truck rented, get the house packed, get the storage unit cleaned out, get the utilities scheduled to shut off, get medical records transferred, etc, etc, etc.  The list of things to accomplish seems to grow bigger with each passing day rather than smaller as we get close to move date.

You may ask why this is the case.  And I will tell you.  As we get closer to the day we pack up our "things" and move them to Kentucky, we are more acutely aware of the people we cannot take with us.  Each second that we sit in our house not surrounded by friends or family feels empty.  Over the past week we have impromptu get-togethers, last minute lunches, and quick jaunts into church for the express need to see, talk to, touch, and fellowship with our friends and family.  Our to-do list takes a backseat to you!

Because in the end, the things will get done.  The stuff will get moved.  But the memories and love we share with those here in Pennsylvania will be treasured in our hearts forever.

So, while we do grieve our separation, we invite you to celebrate our friendship and love with us over the next 20 days.  Feel free to ask us if we are busy, if we want to hang out, if we would like company.  The answer will probably be "yes" because you, my dear family and my treasured friends, are our priority.  As our door has been open to you here in Pennsylvania, it will indeed be open to you in Kentucky.

BTW, on July 17, you'll find me and the kids at Norlo Park from 11 am - ? for a gigantic "play date to end all play dates".  Bring a lunch, there will be cake, and have some fun with us!