Jenny Sanford Moves Out Of Governor's Mansion: VIDEO and Statements from First Lady and Governor

COLUMBIA, SC - Just days after returning from a European vacation, South Carolina First Lady Jenny Sanford and her four sons have moved out of the governor's mansion.

In a written statement, Jenny Sanford says she was moving to the family home in Sullivan's Island near Charleston for the upcoming school year. The home is approximately 120 miles from Columbia. In the past, the Sanford boys had attended private school in Columbia.

Earlier Friday, Mrs. Sanford could be seen removing clothing and boxes from the mansion. In her statement, she says despite the move, she will continue working to reconcile her marriage to Governor Mark Sanford. The governor has admitted to an affair with a woman in Argentina and made several trips to see her without his staff knowing where he was.

In his own written statement, Governor Sanford says he supports his wife's decision to move and says it's "best for the process of reconciliation".

Mrs. Sanford did not speak with reporters, but smiled and waved as she left the mansion.

Updated 1:26 p.m. August 7

Governor Sanford Issues a statement from Columbia:
Gov. Sanford today issued the following statement:

"The First Lady's Office has already put out a statement that speaks for the family, on this decision that we felt best, both for our process of reconciliation, and for the boys in the upcoming school year.

"I stand by this family decision and accordingly ask the media to honor the zone of privacy that Jenny has asked for on behalf of the healing process and our four boys going forward."

Posted 11:26 a.m. August 7

First Lady Jenny Sanford moves out of the Governor's Mansion Friday. She sent the following statement about the move:

Statement from First lady Jenny Sanford

Columbia, S.C. - August 7, 2009- I am so thankful for the overwhelming support and prayers we have received from people all across South Carolina. I am literally in awe of how blessed we are to have such love and support from family and friends, old and new. It is with this support, and after much careful and prayerful consideration, that I have decided to move back to our home in Charleston with our sons for the upcoming school year. From there, we will work to continue the process of healing our family. While we will be leaving Columbia, we will return often, and I will remain engaged in activities in my role as First Lady, acknowledging that my responsibilities to my family come first. Once again, when it comes to personal family matters like this, I respectfully ask that members of the media allow us to go on with our lives in peace.

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