Dear Topeka,
I have had a hard time believing we are leaving Topeka, not because I saw myself staying here forever or I grew up here or something, but it was comfortable. It was home. It was where my son took his first steps. It was where my daughter took her first breath of life. It was where Keith and I grew to love each other more deeply through life's trials, where we grew as parents, where we had a church home with some pretty cool friends. It wasn't until today, that I realized, I am leaving. Tomorrow. I leave Topeka tomorrow. We move not only our things, but our life. We can't take the people who have shaped us. And it was today, I was reminded of how lucky and blessed we have been here even if I can't see what is ahead. I have my best friend by my side and God's hand as my guide.
I am sad to leave, to be honest. I am sad because I had some pretty sweet people in my life. I had a great running friend, a good friend in Christ. I will miss you. You know who you are. I had some friendships that dwindled, but there are no regrets and always fond remembrances. You also know who you are.
I will be leaving Topeka, holding sweet memories in my heart. Times I grew as person, a wife, and mother.
Here's to new beginnings, new adventures, and hopefully our journey will be just as blessed as it has been here.
Love you Topeka; Love you friends. Time was never wasted here.
Take time to enjoy where you are... and invest in what you have in this moment.
Trusting God with our future.
I will see you on the flip!
Candice
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