my very good friend crystal is on her way to CRNA school. it seems that just the other day we were talking about how that was "two whole years away" and now, she and rich have sold their house, secured an apartment in washington, DC and have made all the preparations for her to leave on the 10th of august. rich is going to stay in this area until a job opens up for him there :(
originally there was a surprise going away party planned for her, but when the primary coordinator (another nursing school friend, kandice) couldn't shake the illness she'd been fighting all week, the party turned into a small dinner with just the kings, the wrights and the sheffields. we decided to head to on the border for dinner and drinks, and enjoyed the delicious cake that melissa had ordered. after that, we went to jay & melissa's for more drinks and music. it was loads of fun, and a nearly perfect evening. and while i wish her well, and know that she will do great in school, it was a very bittersweet evening -- seeing my good friends from nursing school and knowing that it is probably the last time we will all get the chance to spend time like that together. it was a light-hearted evening until the goodbyes came, and so did the tears.
good luck, crystal! i miss you already!
matt, me & rich
crys & mel
jay, playing bartender
learning to swing dance
rich shows matt how to dance (how cute!)
relaxing on the couch
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