Hi! It’s the live-in, polygamist, communal, swinger “Anti-blogger” at the Wilson residence!!!

When I convinced Brandi to let me write her post for the day it was with the intention of letting you all know why I dislike blogging. I have many reasons – reasons I’m sure you’ve all heard before – but, as I sit here and try to write I can only focus on one thing and its not about blogging. I want to use this opportunity to let you all know how wonderful this family this. Those of you who have accidentally stumbled upon either Without Wax or Brandi & Boys have truly stumbled upon one of Nashville’s most incredible families.

My family and I moved here from Madison, Wisconsin 5 years ago so that my husband, Nate, could do his orthopedic residency at Vanderbilt Medical Center. It was a move that I did not want to make – I didn’t know anyone in Tennessee, all of our family and friends were in Wisconsin and I dreaded the move to the south (I despise any temperature over 85 degrees). Despite my unwillingness, we took a leap of faith and have not been disappointed (except, of course for the blasted heat!).

We bought our house sight unseen and through what can only be described as a “God thing” ended up moving in right next door to the Wilson family. From the moment I met them I knew that God had put them in our lives for a reason. It was through them that we discovered Crosspoint and many of our other dear friends. If it had not been for them my time in Nashville would have been very different and I’m sure much less enjoyable. They immediately loved on us and made us feel welcome. Nate had quite a busy schedule and my daughter and I would go days without seeing him during the daylight. They invited me over for dinner, watched my child so I could grab a few minutes of quiet time, mowed my yard, and introduced me to some amazing people.

I could go on and on about the things that I love about them, but it would take too much time (which, by the way, is the number one reason I dislike blogging – where do you find the TIME to read this!?!) and I’d end up balled on the floor crying with the memories. So I’ll spare you the drama and wrap things up with a final farewell.

As we move to St. Louis (I leave today!) to continue Nate’s orthopedic training, I find myself once again an unwilling participant. I know that our time in Nashville is complete and that we are making the right move, but it is incredibly difficult to leave such good friends – family, really – and a community that has always opened up their arms to us. Despite my faith in God and my firm belief that He will take care of me and my family I would much rather not have to say goodbye. I am emotionally devastated and know that it will take quite some time to put the pieces of my heart back together. I pray that I am able to find even a sliver of the support, love, and friendship that I have here.

To my Crosspoint friends – thank you for creating a home away from home for me. I will miss each and every one of you and will continually thank God for placing you in my life.

Finally, to Brandi, thank you for all that you have done for me. You are an amazing wife, mother, and friend. Your friendship has meant the world to me and has gotten me through some rough times. Thank you for sharing your family, friends, and southern hospitality with a “midwesterner” (as you know, Nate is adamant that we aren’t “northerners”). I truly don’t know what I’ll do without you (I may even have to resort to reading your blog!) and will miss you terribly.

Love,

The Anti-Blogger