Goodbyes and hellos

Life is full of them. Goodbyes and hellos. I've been saying goodbyes to my co-workers and friends now for a few weeks ever since we found out we were moving. It's not really goodbye, it's just a new stage of life. Those who really want to and really care to will keep in touch. And even if someone is not the best at keeping in touch, it doesn't mean that they don't care. I've come to realize that and accept it.

It's funny, I already have someone at my work who is emailing me trying to be helpful with my move to Indy who lives in Indianapolis. It makes me realize that there is a whole world of indiviuals for me to meet and get to know. Although one part of my life is about to change and the people that I have seen every day are no longer going to be a part of my daily life, there will be new people someday-whether it be a neighbor, new co-workers, new friends a baby, etc. As crazy as it sounds, I don't believe that it has really sunk in yet what's about to happen.

I found out today that someone I used to know well lost his father. I can only imagine the pain and grief he must be feeling, as I can only imagine the pain and grief that I would feel if I lost my dad or my mom. I once heard that when someone passes from this earthly life, there is another person in heaven who is your angel watching over you. So although his family and friends will be saying their goodbye to my friend's father, the heavens are saying hello to his father and welcoming him.

So my dear friends who are reading my blog from a far, please know that as I write this post a few days before my move-this is not goodbye, but hello in a new way.