As I picked Katriel up from Madeline’s house last Sunday (in NY), she understandably began to lament and ask why we couldn’t just stay in NY forever. I let her mourn for a moment, then said, “If we stayed in NY, you would not get to go to Izzy’s party next weekend.”

Her walk changed, her countenance changed, her voice changed. “Mom, I have to get her and Reid some presents.” We had a new direction. She remember that there were good things in our new home, too.

We’ve talked a lot about how now the kids will have two places of friends. It’s not easy (LORD knows this is NOT easy).

Take away – never underestimate the power of an invitation.