My dear friend, Lore, moved back to Washington and this may be cheesy, but it definitely merits a blog post! I met Lore at the Library within just a few weeks of moving into our house (almost two years ago). She lived in our same stake and we just clicked - I knew we had to be friends. We went running a few times together and then we started taking our kids to the park and swimming pool together. She introduced me to Mandy (from her ward) and it's safe to say that the three of us and our kids have been inseparable ever since. During the winter we would go to park 2-3 times a week and during the summer we'd swim 2-3 times a week (exceptions were vacations, visitors, sick kids, etc.). Lore's much more spontaneous than me, and she was usually the one to initiate our outings and adventures (often at the last minute, but I loved it). We loved to get our entire families together for bbq's or holiday parties, and we occasionally snuck out for a girl's night out. I consider Lore & Mandy my MESA SISTERS and it just won't be the same here without Lore, but I am so happy for her to be living in Washington near her family and for them to be almost done with physical therapy school.
Just some tidbits on Lore I don't want to forget. She's extremely positive. She has such a good outlook on life and was a great example to me of keeping an eternal perspective. She never said unkind words about anyone and always gives people the benefit of the doubt. She's the best listener. She would always ask me specific questions about how everything was going, and so many times I remember thinking, "Why am I still talking about my life? Lore, how are YOU!?" I felt like she really loved my kids - so special - and I totally trusted her with them. She would always say things like, "that totally gives me the chills!" She's got an eye for design and art, and she is so talented and creative.
On a personal note, I have struggled at finding my place in our ward here. Maybe it wouldn't be such a big deal to me if we had family here, but it's just us. Luckily I have wonderful friends - like Lore, Mandy & Kasey, who have helped fill the voids where needed, and they've been like sisters to me.
 |
| Lore, Mandy & I - Girl's Night Out |
 |
| Halloween Party 2010 |
 |
| Such good friends! Lore & Dustin Smart with kids, Macie (age 2 and a half) & Dalan (age 5) |
 |
| Rachel & Macie, maybe they'll reunite in college, Lore! Now I just have to convince you guys to send your kids to BYU. Not an easy task!! :) |
 |
| The thing I want to remember about Macie is that she was unsure of all of Rachel's hugs and affection at first, but then she finally warmed up to her and they played so cutely together! |
4 comments:
You described Lore perfectly! Now maybe some of her positiveness (is that a word) and spontaneity will rub off on us and we'll get to keep a little of her here with us in AZ.
Thanks for letting me be one of the sista's! hugs
This was just the sweetest post in the whole world whit!!!! I will always think of you as my "Mesa Sister" AND YES that would be so fun to reunite Rachel and Macie in about 16 years...fun to see how that hug will go when they are older...heee hee. Thank goodness for Rachel helping Macie warm up to hugs. She is such a sweet girl and so loving....just like her Mama!!! Miss you like craaaazy and wish I could just call or text you for a playdate. lots of love from WA and don't forget I'm sending cool vibes your way for cooler weather ; ) hugs!!!!
it's so great to have friends like that!
I didn't realize she had moved. Bummer! I wish I could have gotten to know her better. Friends like that are always special. I have no doubt that you will reunite sometime.
Post a Comment