Virginia is entirely too far away. . .

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Well . . . She's really gone. Her room has a freshly shampooed carpet, thanks to Grandma. Her bed is there, stripped of the green and blue bedding she loved, and there are a ton of empty hangers in her tiny little cabinet that we called a closet. Some of the posters are still on the wall - thank goodness - because some small things like that make me feel like she'll be back in a few days . . . ?? Not.



Love you Rissy! Thanks for sharing 18 years with us side by side. Even though I don't have the backseat driver view that I've enjoyed so much, I'm so excited for this next chapter in your life. I know you've got amazing things coming your way - and I will be cheering you on with my whole heart - just from a different view.

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  1. ashleeAugust 14, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Larissa Conger, you are seriously one of the most sincere, honest, kind, and just all around wonderful people I have ever known. I am so grateful for the years that I got to spend with you. Good luck at SVU, you will do absolutely amazing!! I miss you, and this blog has made me miss you even more!!! Love always, Ashlee.

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  2. MelAugust 15, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    OH MY GOSH Rhonda......could you make me cry any more?! That will be me next year although I have started early in some aspects...I am dreading that day. But that is what we do as moms right....love em and sned em away to live their own life and hope they have a great one. I look forward to reading your posts and have added you to my side bar on my blog. I wanna keep up with what Larissa is up to at school. Hang in there and quit going in her room! :) Love you guys!!!!!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Who else here feels like she died when you read that??? And she'll come back for Christmas; and if she says she can't i'm gonna make her =)

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