I hope you all appreciate what an amazing community you have in West Seattle. My family spent a year here while I was on a temporary work assignment and our experience exceeded all of our expectations. Now that we are back in the Midwest I wanted to thank the entire community for welcoming us and making us feel at home during our stay.
Before we came we were concerned about fitting in coming from a small town in the Midwest. We had also heard about “the Seattle freeze” and were prepared to be on our own. What we experienced was the exact opposite. We found a beautiful house to rent for the year and our landlords went above and beyond in helping us adjust. All of our neighbors were welcoming, including us in activities, introducing us to their friends, and helping us to make the most of our time in Seattle. We had excellent experiences with the schools and sports leagues for our kids.
I understand that Seattle is undergoing tremendous changes as the population grows and many are concerned about the effects of those changes on the neighborhood. While the challenges are real and difficult, if all newcomers are treated the way we were West Seattle will maintain its identity as a special place to live, even if it is more crowded. I’ve lived in quite a few places around the country and West Seattle is by far my favorite.
We will treasure most the friends we’ve made in West Seattle and look forward to maintaining those relationships and returning to visit. Thank you again West Seattle!
