Later Saturday evening, our neighborhood threw us a farewell BBQ. I remember the first time we went around and delivered cookies to each neighbor's home to introduce ourselves 4 years ago. We felt like people stuck to themselves and knew of each other, but never really interacted. A few months later, we threw the first Breezewood Block Ice Cream Social. Talk about going out on a limb! But people came. They introduced themselves to each other. They ate little ice cream, but talked much. And when they left, they asked if we could do it again.
In the winter we got some snow and a lot of ice. We shoveled walks together and and drank hot chocolate in our garage. A couple of the families began having dinner groups together. The widows gathered for Christmas. And the following summer, we held another Breezewood Block Ice Cream Social! Before long, our children longed to play together. We called each other when our cars broke down and we needed a lift. We shared dehydrators, kids clothes, toys, holidays, advice and laughter. We looked after each other.
Breezewood Drive became home and the people who live there became family. Oh, how we will truly miss this little spot of heaven. We thank the Lord for crossing our paths with such wonderful people. You will forever be family to us!
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