I think this is the first time that I have cried about moving to Hungary. After reading about our Washburn Family reunion in July, I sat thinking about how we could possibly make it. After a few minutes of daydreaming of a wonderful July 4th parade complete with our cousins representing the Women of Utah Pioneers (or whatever they are called) walking in their beautiful dresses chucking candy at the greedy cat-calling Chapmans, watching the clan play softball (NOT kickball. That evil sport. :), playing Barnyard rummy for the zillionth time and still not beating Grandma or Spenser, then Nertz (with or without fighting- I'll take what I can get!), watching the grandpas nap, seeing all the GREAT grandchildren play all together making their own forts, zip lines, and such, and having some nice cousin/sibling in law bring me Cafe Rio (wishful thinking, I KNOW!), fireworks, reminiscing, feeling so happy being around people who simply love me because I'm related by marriage, and seeing Brandon so happy because he's with his siblings & parents & family that he's grown up with . . . I then picked up my planner, looked at the calendar and saw July 21st circled. I gave up and started to cry. Sob really. We will probably be moving around the time of the reunion. I know it's pretty pathetic and you know I am the last to admit to crying, but you have to know that will be the toughest part about moving to Hungary. Giving up family and friend time. (I'm still crying by the way.) There will be no more 4 hour $150 flights. No more short weekend visits from Reido and Stephanie Chapman. Seeing friends and family come and visit. And no more Chapman, Washburn, or Stewart Reunions for THREE years!! For all you math majors that is 9 trips that we will be MIA at least! We have always said, "We will make our reunions our priority." So you know it is hard for us to say we can't make it. Haley informed me that she won't be able to go to Disney World again until she is 7. SEVEN! Just wait until she finds out how long it will be until we get to see Mer and Clairideth (that's what she still calls her girl Kane cousins) Henry, baby Annie, and all her 13 Stewart cousins plus all the new ones that will be arriving while we are away. And where is my shoulder to cry on? On a scout campout in FREEZING weather!! Okay, I'm better now. I can see the monitor better now. Don't get me wrong, I am still stoked to move to Hungary and know it is the right thing for us to do. We have been blessed immensely with this opportunity, but it does come with some drawbacks. And I think I am allowed to be sad about those drawbacks. So there.
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6 years ago
So sad! You're going to be missed by many people, but that's the way you want it I suppose. Don't worry, we'll come visit. :)
ReplyDeletei am sad you wont be there either-even though you guys don't always have the best luck at monticello reunions! We will eat cafe rio in your honor and then someone's ankle will be sacrificed for brandon!
ReplyDeleteBummer. Your reunions sound fun!! I'm sure you'll be having your own fun in Hungary, I know you'll make the most of it!
ReplyDeleteAhhhh! We're gonna miss you guys! The reunion won't be the same without you! AND you do have reason to be sad, if I were you i'd probably be crying every day! You are strong though and are going to have amazing, life changing experiences in Hungary. And surely you will get some visitors over there, ...i just wish it could be us!
ReplyDeleteMonique, I'm already counting down to the Chapman/Cafe Rio Fest! Maybe Brad and I will come visit you someday in that place way over the sea.
ReplyDeleteThere are drawbacks and it is o.k. to be sad about it. Family is the hardest part about being away. In a way it's kind of like a mission (or 2). And you will miss things, but will also be amazed when you come back that nothing really changed all that much. We will miss having you close. I guess this gives us a good excuse to make a trip to Europe and come and see you guys!
ReplyDeleteWe will be the ones missing out without you with us!!! Maybe we'll plan a reunion in Hungary. I'm totally sure the Washburns could handle that....:) I LOVE the new picture on your blog! Did you take it? Aww, we're totally going to miss you!
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