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Weavervillians.

Some nights ago, Jessica had a commitment for dinner - so it was just the kids and me.  We ate at home, and then took a walk to the amazing, Well Bred Bakery - our local bake shop. We sat down together and enjoyed some chocolate chip cookies.  One of my former students was at the next table studying for her physics exam.  She remembered the kids' names.  It was fantastic, and it never gets old.

I love this town so much.

When we first moved to Weaverville, almost three years ago - I was excited, but also unsure of what life in a small town would be like for our family.  (back then, I wrote about it here.)  I have been a teacher in this community for 14 years now, so I have had roots - but my family was another story.
Would we still have privacy?  Would we find friends who inspired us?  Would our children be happy?
As always, I was unable to successfully anticipate the answers to these questions.  Instead, I have had to be patient, and live into the answers.  And there is still more living yet to be done, but I can now say with sincerity that our move was the greatest move of my life.
We have made wonderful friends, and we live in a town where our kids can run over to their friends houses, play Kick the Can, and ride bikes.  We are surrounded by folks who host community gatherings, and play games.  We take walks around our neighborhood almost every night - and almost every neighbor says hello, and knows the names of our children.  Our oldest can walk to school if needed, and our pharmacy still still serves ice cream.

Our local high school (where I am lucky enough to work) still shuts down Main Street for its Homecoming Parade.  We have exactly: One amazing bakery, one amazing coffee shop, one amazing creperie, and one amazing pizza joint (the perfection that is Blue Mountain Pizza).
I am grateful that I live here, and am enjoying every aspect of living into the answers of my very own questions.

Weaverville.  Represent.

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