2 weeks

I have 2 weeks until I move out to Idaho. Its a bitter sweet thing... I am so very excited to be on my own and have independence. I am excited to live my life for me instead of doing what everyone else wants me to do. I'm excited to get to be with my sister, its been far to long. I'm excited to see my extended family and I'm excited to be near other LDS members. When I go out there, I am going to work on straightening out my life and making it the one I want. I don't want to sleep in except maybe on Saturdays. I want to start walking. And caring for myself the way I should. I don't want my life to be settling for less, I want to make it all I can. I am going to miss my family and friends so much. I'm going to miss this small country town where everyone waves to everyone, everyone drinks sweet tea, eats fried chicken and is always blessing someones heart. I'm going to miss the southern hospitality. I'm going to miss my baby girl Snuggles. I fear that she wont be here when I get back... she is getting old and who knows how long she has... I don't know if she can last the heat this summer, and my parents won't let her inside hardly ever. She is my baby and I love her with every fiber of my being. I dread when I have to say goodbye to her... how can I say goodbye to someone who has always been there for me and who has helped me more times than I can count. How do I say goodbye when I know no one will care for her or love her like I do... It's the hardest thing for me to do... everyone else thinks she is just a dog but she has always been more than a dog. She is my baby. I've had her so long she is a part of me. She is just like me... I know there will never be another girl like my Snuggles. I pray that when I leave someone will take my place and love her and care for her like she deserves. That is the only way she will live longer... I don't want to lose her forever. I can't wait till the day when we are all in heaven and I don't have to worry about goodbyes anymore. I dearly hope that when Snuggles does pass on that my Great Grandma Thompson will watch over her until I get there... she is a Dog lover too. Well I'm going to go out with my Mama and get some lunch. I'm going to miss her too but at least I can still talk to her and I know she will still be living when I come back. Till next time... Emily