Our house was a very fine house

Dearest One,

We will miss you.  We will miss driving down the artfully tree-lined street of Danada Drive whereupon you live.  We gasped every time at your loveliness.  Your graceful lines and pitched roof will forever be embedded in our memories.  You welcomed us home.  You heard us laugh our loud hiccuping guffaws.  You heard us cry our hyperventilating uncontrollable sobs.  You felt our thunderous sometimes sandy feet running across your floors.  You patiently waited for us to return from short sojourns to the city or week long vacations.  You were there when we brought home our second child.  You rocked her to sleep with your gentle nighttime creaks.  You kept us warm, cool and dry.  You loved us.

Although the miles will keep us apart, please know that we will think of you from time to time.  And as you get to know another family, all we ask is that you remember us occasionally, too.

Adieu...adieu...adieu...