We moved into our new house 2 weeks before Christmas. Moved from a perfectly nice house in Chandler to a great house in Tempe. Our reasons for moving were many and varied (more about that later.)
I love our house. I haven't lived in Tempe in 24 years and oh how nice it is to be back. I love everything about our new neighborhood. The neighbors are very nice and visible and friendly. A mixture of young families, retired people and empty nesters. Leah and I take bike rides (never did in Chandler) and we walk the dogs. I sit on the patio and bask in the glory of our pretty new yard (never really did that in Chandler either.)
But here's the kicker.
As you know our daughter is adopted. On Saturday, whilst out front with the other neighbors watching the kids ride their bikes, I discovered that there are 3 other adopted kids on our street. Yes, a grand total of 4 sweet adopted kids on one street. Actually the other three are only two houses away.
I believe that at some point, Leah will find comfort in having friends that are also adopted. I think it will make her feel less "different". And she will have friends to discuss things with if she needs to. So knowing there are 3 other kids on our street who are potential friends and confidantes is very soothing to me.
It's so good to be home.
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