Well, I got what I wished for - a one-way trip to Colorado.
Little did I realize how hard it would be. As I sit here in a quiet house with the kids in bed, I look around and realize that this is the last night I will spend here. Shari and I built this house 10 years ago. Both our kids were born right here in this house.
On Sunday I said goodbye to my friends at Crossroads. It was my last regular visit. And though I’ll probably someday take a sentimental journey back, it will never be the same. It felt like I was leaving home… and I was.
Tomorrow I will say goodbye to the guys I have worked with at Math Reviews for the last 12 years. They’re more than just co-workers. They’re friends. They’re friends who would give you the shirt off their back if you needed it. Heck, my manager even loaned me his car when mine broke down. I’ll be camping with one of them Thursday and Friday before I embark on my journey. Because they are co-workers I took their friendship for granted and only now realize what I’m leaving behind.
I remember when my grandmother died. I watched my grandfather say goodbye to her in the casket. He leaned over and gave her one last gentle kiss before the casket closed. To this day I tear up whenever I remember that moment.
Life is full of both greetings and departures. Some are temporary and some are permanent. Some of them feel as though a part of you has been yanked out and left behind.
Lord, heal my heart.
Congratulations on the move! God bless your search for a new community of friends and church family! Are you all still returning to Chicago for the marathon?
Funny how we seem to remember good byes more than hellos. When one door closes, another opens.
Should be exciting in CO !
Yes, I am still returning to Chicago for the marathon.
Well Brian, How is it going in Colorado? Michale and I drifted away from Crossroads and into a little Apostolic church on Beecher. We’re very comfortable at this point with being in a church that understands the moving of the Holy Spirit in ways that most can’t belive still exist. I’ve missed you on DNT and I’ve been thinking it’s been a while so I looked you up.
I’m still “NoPoo” and my hair is really looking good nearly a year later. Thank you very much! All it took was a good change of diet and ridding myself of chemicals.
If you ever check DNT I posted pictures in a file of our trip to Indiana over Labor Day weekend. Beautiful place.
Love in Christ, Cat