I knew it was going to happen sooner or later, but I was hoping for later, or never. Our neighbor who lives behind us works for a local phone company that is notorious for laying people off. (I am sure you can make a wild guess and figure it out.) He has been waiting and waiting to see if his name will come up or not and they keep toying with him about when they will actually find out if they are on the chopping block or not. This has been going on for over a year. So, they decided to be proactive and find a job instead of just sitting around waiting. Now, I know neighbors come and neighbors go, but this just isn’t ANY neighbor, this is Liam’s ~best~ friend. This is the boy with whom Liam had his first sleepover (and many more after that) and had his first lemonade stand. He lives right behind us and they can just go back and forth between houses. They both love video games, Pokemon cards and Legos. Not only am I sad about Liam having to experience that loss, but I am sad because it is such a great family. They treat Liam like one of the family and he is always welcome and vice versa. I know Liam will find another friend and life will go on, but I am still sad. They are not leaving until April though, so we have plenty of time to have sleepovers and playdates, to share birthdays and to play at recess.
aww, that makes me teary-eyed! It will forever have an impact on Liam but in a good way. Think of the lessons he’ll learn about appreciating those around him! Still, i am sure it’s sad to see your oldest go through the my-best-friend’s-moving-away saga.
Glad the dad found something before it was crunch time. Know too many people w/ that same company that have been treated poorly.
Liam will have a tough spring & summer missing his buddy. I imagine it'll be tough for you too watching him go through it. I remember my 1st best friend moving away. Still makes me sad.