thank you to the Caldwells

We moved out of the Caldwell home yesterday.  Mrs. Caldwell cried a little and so did I.  It was hard to leave such wonderful people.  The Caldwells were Vince's sponsor family while he was at the Academy and they have become like family to us over the past four years.  We've been living with them since December and my only regret is that our time there wasn't longer.

What we have learned from this wonderful family will last a lifetime.  To start, their generosity is admirable.  Rarely does a weekend pass without house guests coming and going at their home.  They serve their guests (and us, too) diligently and always without complaint.  It is impossible for someone to feel unwelcome in their home.

I've never known a man as happy as Cmdr. Caldwell. This kind of happiness is contagious. His outlook on the ebb and flow of daily life is one I hope to mirror.  He also tells the greatest stories.  

 Mrs. Caldwell is a true Proverbs 31 woman. She is faithful and nurturing, diligent and focused, a servant and a homemaker.  To follow in her footsteps would be to live a beautiful life.

Ms. Caldwell is among the hardest workers I know.  When I hesitate to apply for tons of jobs, I think of her and how she works the longest days and never complains.  And the way she loves her son, Luke, has not gone unnoticed either.  He is so lucky to have her.

What a blessing it has been to live with such wonderful people.  We miss them already and will most certainly be returning to visit soon!