Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Goodbye Kimmy & Casey




I moved to Fayetteville over a year ago now to be with Kim and Casey. While here on a weekend trip for Ben's Military ball I noticed they needed something that I was going to try my best to give them. Not knowing then how much in turn they would be giving me. I made the decision to move here to help them. And bonus, I would get to spend time with a cute guy I was quickly falling for. All of our lives changed in a matter of a few weeks here. We found out about Cash and moved into a big money pit house.
I will always believe I was asked here for a reason in January and not just to be Ben's date and wear a pretty dress. We all needed each other and we didn't know it then.
I hope Kim and Casey feel the same way Ben, Cash and I do. We all grew so much in this last year. Especially Cash. Have you seen that kid? He's huge!!

I watched Kim grow in so many different ways. She's in Kansas now with her family. Casey should be joining them tomorrow. Ultimately that is what I hoped for them the whole time.

Kim and I became great friends. She has done so much for my new family.
I texted Kim at about 3:30am on the 7th of November telling her I thought I was in labor. After a long night of her own, not getting to sleep until late. She was up again starting a fire, a pot of coffee for Ben, and began writing down the time of every contraction I had. She was there for every hour of my labor.
Kim did dishes way more than I did (Kimmy, my sink is full..come back for a quick visit?) She put up with our cats, even though I know she hated them. ;) She gave us everything we needed for our new home.. a couch, a table, a broom.. and so much more. She was wonderful with Cash, he got so much extra love with her around.
Kimmy, you will forever be a part of our little Bartlett family.

Casey and I never got as close as I hoped. I think as she continues to grow up that will change. We will always have this time to look back on. Even if it didn't make us the best of friends now I know some day it will. Casey could always make me laugh. I texted her after midnight about a week ago because I wasn't able to sleep after finding out Ben was deploying. She texted me back saying "sorry Meg, but now you have more time to grow your hair out for a wedding" (she knew how badly I wanted long hair at our wedding) I laughed when I didn't even know I could. She was always up for a fast food run with me and gave up her bedroom many times for us and our families. Cash looovves Casey, he smiles every time he sees her. Casey has the ability to make people smile as she enters a room. She knows this. =)
You are a very special girl Casey and I believe your big move to Kansas will show you who you really are.

Kimmy & Casey, thank you for all you have done for us. We will miss you everyday. I love you both so much and can't wait till we are all in Maine together.