Well, the Bashams have left the promised land, uh, I mean Texas! They headed out last Thursday around 4 PM for northern Missouri to visit their other son, Joel, for a while before going on to Illinois. Thank you all for praying for my kids! They are doing really well. There were many tears on Thursday, and few since then, but it has been much easier for them than I had expected. Mitchell is the most tender-hearted of the bunch, but even he has handled it well.

We had a going away party for them at church this past Wednesday. I made the cake, which was supposed to have red accents and writing , but it came out more of a coral color! In spite of that, the party was a big success. The church gave them a generous love offering, which was a blessing!

Below are some photos of the party, and of the day they left. A couple of things eased the pain of separation for the kids: 1. Terry and Kathy bought “goodbye gifts” for all the kids. 2. We told the kids we plan to take a trip this summer to North Carolina to see my sister’s family. They’ve never been there, and they are VERY excited. Melanie has three boys and a trampoline…need I say more?

Moving day…

It was a sad day. We miss you, already, Grandma & Grandad!