Farewell but not Good-bye

Moving to a whole new world, a zillion miles away from everything that we had ever known as “home” was not the easiest thing that we have ever done. You welcomed us with open arms. You took us in as if we had always been part of your family. You never let us feel like we were alone. You told us about all the fun things to do in our new world. You introduced us to all your traditions and let us make them our own. You invited us to your parties. You always said hello when we saw you at Jewell. You sent us Christmas cards. You called us your friends. You were our first new friends.

We can’t take you with us on our new adventure but we’ll tell you stories about it. I know it’s not goodbye. We’ll always be friends. But I also know that it won’t be the same. We won’t share the same playing field anymore. Our path’s will cross, but not near the underpass. We’ll go to parties together, but not school musicals. We’ll call each other but not to ask about tonight’s homework assignment.

Farewell our Jefferson family. Your friendships have been and still are a blessing to us. We look forward to our continued friendships but will still miss being part of your school family. We look forward to middle school where we can all be together again!