Sad Days Ahead!

I knew this day would come, but I tried to not think about it so maybe it wouldn't happen.  And now she's gone and it's so sad!  This picture was taken right before I had to say good bye and you can tell we're both about to cry :( Kaitlyn and I met here in Texas almost 4 years ago.  Ethan was barely 16 months old!  She was in my ward and lived just a few streets over and she had a little boy Ethan's age.  I remember that summer we hit it off and have been friends ever since!  We have been through a lot together...motherhood, pregnancy, new babies, colic, busy husbands, Activity Days, crafting, sad days, good days, you name it.  I feel like she's the sister I never had and has been a true and loyal friend.  I could always count on her to be there for me and I could always just be me and never have to explain myself.  She never judged, always listened and I just love her!  Her husband recently finished school and a few weeks ago they packed up and made their way to Colorado.  It's sad to not have her here, but when it's really bad I just watch "Baby Hands"

I even sent her to Colorado with her own set of "baby hands" for when times get tough.  When I gave them to her I was half laughing/half crying.  How sad is that?  Anyway, Kailtyn, I miss you!