Starting the drive East: Today I left for the long drive East. There was light snow, but the weather was warm so the roads were just fine. Basil was the perfect travel buddy, and literally just sat calmly next to me the entire drive to Denver where I stayed the night at Chris and Jen’s. Here are two pictures of Basil and I still in Orem as well as a video of our stop in Rawlins Wyoming. I was sending Lydia updates about Basil throughout the trip.
Mary’s Patriotic Program: Tonight was Mary’s patriotic program and I was sad to miss it. She’s been talking about it, and really wanting Lily and I to go. She’s also been mentioning how “Oh My Darlin’ Clementine” is actually quite a dark song if you listen to all the lyrics. I’m so glad Lily could go!
Mary is sad to leave Utah: When I caught up with Lily at night, she told me that at Mary’s performance, her friend Charlotte gave her a scarf and a love note and drawing about how much she loves Mary. Sweet Mary was found later that night clutching those items as she sobbed in her bed. She is so sad to leave Utah. She has the most precious group of girlfriends and Mary leaving them is one of the things I’m most sad about in this whole move.
