There are 6 houses on our cul de sac. In the space of 6 months 4 of those houses have new families in them. In the 8 years we’ve been here only 1 of the houses was sold, and now it’s like we’re getting a whole new neighborhood. Part of me is glad because the people who are moving in are families with children the right ages to play with my kids. Part of me is sad because I have been blessed with good neighbors and I will miss them. Also Howard’s brother just moved to town from California. I’m glad to have more family close by and even gladder for Patches to be able to play with his same-age cousin. So I expect the next few months will be filled with lots more visiting as I’m making friends with these new neighbors and I’m reconnecting with relatives. The turnover has been very good to Gleek and Patches who have both acquired friends. In a month it will be sad for Kiki and Link because they’ll lose a best friend whom they’ve known for most of their lives.
Change is good. Change is bad. Mostly Change is just different.