The day to leave came faster than I thought. Yesterday, I spent most of the day with the girls at the mall helping Rose pick out a gown for the mate ball. We found her a rose gold gown that fit all of her curbs and accentuated all of her assets. She will be a hit in this gown. After shopping most of the morning, we all went to lunch. And just enjoyed our time together. We laughed, talked, and cried. I had to remind them that this was not goodbye forever, just for a short while and I should be back for the holidays. Talia and the twins may make it back before I do, depending on their mission.