Where Friends BECAME Family

Our final care group meeting was fun and sad. Julie had brought a cake and Jason asked if there was a song that needed to be sung. Amy broke out singing, "Na na na na na na na na hey hey hey - Good Bye!"

After 6 years of care groups - it will be hard to say see ya later. I remember sitting on Meirs couch talking about getting this together and the names on a list that they gave us - Roes, Lambs, Milikans, Hilson. We had already talked to Milikans and Scoggins on New Year's Eve about getting this group together. Dave made some calls and on January 22, 2001, we had our first meeting. At that time there were 3 kids: Jay, Jeremy and Audrey. Now there are over 30 kids and 26 couples that started as friends and we leave as family.

We have spent many holidays with this family and shared many thoughts. The quote book is filled with their many ideas that made Jason laugh. Besides Ally - who seems to rule the book - it only really has care group member's thoughts. We leave you and say thanks, you are truly dear to our hearts and we will not forget you. I can't wait for updates and Christmas cards that will fill our box!