This is definitely the hardest part about leaving. Our first goodbye was to our dog, Mina, we had her for five years, but she is super happy in her new home on a Damascus farm with our friend Katy, which somehow made it easier. Saying goodbye to our friends and family over the past few weeks has been tearful, but also a firm reminder of how much our community in Portland means to us. It is a soft exit as we are seeing family in Chicago and then Hannah’s wedding will be a family reunion of sorts. However, it has been especially difficult for the children. Yesterday all day Jack was low energy and we discovered after having “hangout” time with his best friends Wyatt and Braden, he was suddenly happier and full of energy. Technology has really changed travel in that we can be very connected to family and friends through wifi, the days of postcards are gone. We will continue to be in contact as much as we can. I think we forget how important friends are to our very happiness and health. Leaving has made us really appreciate all who we love and all who love us. A special thanks to Kendra, Micheal and Thea who helped us so much in the last days, and Jamie who calmed a weird situation from afar and Jasmine who picked up all our left over pieces. Thank you to Shane, April, Susie, Rainey and MaryAnne for all their support. Thank you to our neighbor Amber for being there for us in a pinch. I cannot mention everyone, but just Thank you…we miss you already.
Bochner Family Adventure 
Have a fabulous, wonderful, fulfilled, memorable adventure. Be safe. Miss you at work.
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Sorry, I meant to say fun filled adventure.
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