Closing Time

Dear House,

Just wanted to let you know how much we love you.

When I look at you, I don't see bricks and beams,

I see laughter and joy.

You have been our home for four years.

At the end of each day, when we are all together,

you have provided a haven of peace and rest for us.

Through every storm you've been a shelter.

You are a fulfillment of dreams come true,

when you became the first home we owned,

and then when we got to bring Caleb home

and we were a family of four.

How many times have I asked Isaiah to get ready to go,

and he responded with, "No,

I just want to stay home."

You are part of the beginning of our little family's life,

and here we go

off to start a new chapter.

Soon we will hand you over to someone new,

someone who is excited to start a new chapter,

to create new memories.

We will love our new home, too.

But always know that our hearts are full of wonderful memories

that all happened inside you.

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"All stories, even the ones we love, must eventually come to an end and when they do, it's only an opportunity for another story to begin."

- Eric Applebaum, Hat Collector

(from the movie "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium")