Pay It Forward Four Months Later

Today was moving day. Don't panic. It wasn't our moving day. It was moving day for the B's, formerly of Texas and now of South Central Nebraska... about an hour west of us. Now, the P's and the B's are related.
So, exactly four months (to the day) after S and I moved to Hastings, the B's arrived for their new adventure. And may I add that it was EVER so nice to be on the other side of a moving van. The side where, you're slightly invested in the unload; but you havent' toiled with all of the emotional and exhausting weeks leading up to it... you're not wondering which box won't show up; which piece of furniture might not have made it in one piece... or where are you ever going to put everything with a different closet configuration.
I dutifully assisted with the unpacking of bathrooms, kitchen, wardrobes and anything else that could use my assistance, without really having to make huge decisions. We decided early on that saving packing paper was not necessary, nor was saving every box... only the good ones.
Their new home is beautiful; and they will settle into it well.
Did I mention that it was 60 degrees yesterday; and today, it barely hit 20, with snow? Alas, four months makes a considerable difference when it comes to what kind of weather you arrive in. But it's winter in Nebraska... need I say more?
It's good to have them nearby, and I'm sure there will be much more said in future posts about the adventures of the B's and P's... but until then, it's back to the theater for rehearsal... we're 4 1/2 weeks away from opening night... February 27, 2009 www.hastingscommunitytheatre.com Tickets are now available!