So now that you have a little bit of a back story on this family, we go back to why Nancy was calling me earlier. I had previously told them that I was going to come visit today because I finally wasn't drowning in school work for a change. Nancy asked if I had plans for the evening, which I did not. She and Jeff said they wanted to take me out to dinner before I went away to Australia, so we are going out to King's Buffet tonight. I honestly can't express how amazing these guys are. They treat me like gold and I'm going to miss them so much when I leave. I wish I had only met them sooner in life. They really do treat me like their own daughter and take care of me. One time I slept in by accident and was late for a mock interview we were doing in class right when I woke up. I panicked because it takes me over an hour to get to school by bus and I never would have made it on time. I called Jeff and Nancy and told them the situation, asking if I could possibly get a ride. Jeff was ready and outside in 5 minutes flat, no questions asked. He also offered to drive me to school the day that I had my graduation photos because I had spent 2 and a half hours doing my hair and he didn't want it to get wrecked. A couple of days ago, Nancy called me up and asked if I had eaten. I responded with a "not really" and then she said, "Ma made goulash! Come over and get some so that you can take it back and eat it while you do your work." I had delicious goulash and garlic bread that evening for dinner while I worked on my assignments.
This is the delicious meal I had!
These people care about me so much and it brings a few tears to my eyes right now as I write this, just thinking about moving away and not having them next door to me anymore. They really have been like parents to me, as well as good friends. Their whole family is great, always welcoming me over. I don't even have to knock when I go over to their house, I just walk right in and I'm welcome anytime. They've even stated that if and when I ever come back to Canada, I'll always have a place to stay with them if I need it. To top it all off, they both took the day off of work to drive me to the airport and see me fly off. Words can't even express how grateful I am for everything they've done for me already, and everything they are still doing. I now have tears rolling down my face that are both happy and sad. Happy because the fact that they care so much makes me feel so good, and sad because it will be so hard to say goodbye. It's going to be a pretty emotional day when I leave. I'll definitely be keeping in regular touch and never forget about them. I've known them for less than a year and we're already like family :)
