Make New Friends, But Keep the Old

My mom used to sing me this song when I was young:

"Make new friends, but keep the old.

One is silver and the other is gold."

Tonight I am missing many of my dear friends from Idaho.

I am glad I'm making new friends here, but I do miss the friendships from back home.

I miss talking on the phone with Aliena and having her check up on me.

I miss our kids being able to run around and play together.

I miss the visiting teaching times she visited and just all the times we talked or did things together.

I miss going to library with Marcia, and James and Daren being able to play together.

I miss hugs from Chloe and Daren.

I miss visiting teaching with Marcia.

I miss having Lori for a neighbor, who was always there to help me out.

I miss seeing Joyanne and Mckenzie play together or go to violin together.

I miss doing PTO events and activities with Lori.

I miss the great visiting teacher Becky was for me.

She was also a great friend who I could trust and rely on.

I miss Cindy.

I love how she magnified her callings and the example she set in raising her boys.

I hope I can raise my kids as well as she does.

I miss hearing her play the violin in church.

I miss Julie and Phyllis.

They had great words of wisdom and a spirit of hope and love about them.

I learned so much and what dear friends they were and are to me.

I loved book club with them and their insights.

What treasured honored friends are Phyllis, Connie, and Kathy.

Each have a place in my heart.

They showed loved, service, and a tender hand out to me.

I enjoyed Karen as a friend.

Her son was fun to teach in Sunday School.

I felt so happy to visit teach her.

She was a great Relief Society President.

I love so many more from Idaho that I didn't get pictures of.

Where we lived was truly a place of love, service, and understanding.

I miss the comfort of home and friends.

I must say, though, it is so nice to have Daddy home with us.

It is so nice to spend time together as a family.

I'm glad I get to spend eternity with this wonderful family.

Joyanne started her first day of school here.

She met a new friend, named Mackenzie.

She likes her and sat next to her in class and played with her at recess.