Living with the Lawsons: Bon Voyage, Emaleigh!

I recently found out that my bestie, Emaleigh, will be moving from Athens, TN (45 minutes from Knoxville) to Denver, Colorado (1,335 miles away or 19.5 hours from Knoxville). What a CHANGE! Her husband has been given an amazing opportunity for a job, so I know they have to take this as a gift from God!

I'll admit-I'm not completely SHOCKED. They visited some friends there a few months ago and LOVED it. I guess I just didn't think it would be so soon! I've known Emaleigh since middle school. We've been through it all! She's an amazing friend and I love her so much!

We cheered together in middle school and high school. She attended a small private college in Athens, TN while I attended MTSU and later UT, but that didn't stop us from seeing each other. We visited each other regularly throughout college. We both got married and have big girl jobs now. It is INSANE to think that we literally have grown up together! We've been through so much, and if you look at our childhood pics to compare, we kind of look alike!

Emaleigh is a first grade teacher. She has her Master's Degree and is currently working on another certification or degree (I THINK). The girl is an AMAZING teacher! She loves kiddos and loves life. She even got the highest score that a teacher can earn on her most recent teaching evaluation! She's a wife, sister, and a daughter; I know her family will DEEPLY miss her. She's an aunt and loves on her family every chance that she gets. She is one of the most kind-hearted people that I've ever met. Emaleigh is one of a kind and I know that she is going to bless every person she meets in Colorado.

I know friends come and go in life, but I know that no matter where we live, we'll always be besties! I love this girl with my whole heart, and her being so far away just means more facetime-ing and a necessary ski trip soon! So here's to you, Emaleigh Rebekah Reagan, let's cherish all the time we have together while we're so close on the map. I know that once you move, we'll still be besties, because God blessed me with our friendship at such a young age and it has grown into a beautiful relationship. You're going to do big things, no matter where you are on the map! Love you, Em!

Here are a few pics of us for all of you blog stalkers to enjoy. :)