Reality vs. Denial

How do you "wrap up" 5 years of life? How do you leave friends, family, coworkers and not leave a part of yourself?

As I've asked myself these questions over the past weeks, it's been a battle between denial and reality. While it's much simpler to just put off the inevitable, the truth quietly waits around the corner. In this case, tomorrow marks the end of the road for my roommate and I, at least for a time. Endings are difficult and painful, but also a sign that bonds of love have been formed there. It almost makes me grateful for the good-bye tears--helps me to know that these past 5 years were also meaningful and intentional.

And so, the answer is that you do leave a part of yourself, but you gain much more than you give. I'm trying to embrace all of the emotions I feel during this transition, knowing that our great God, the one who sees it all, has my times in His hands and will continue to lead me beside still waters and restore my soul.

So many people have been instruments in my life--Thank you!

On the journey to New Orleans, Leg 1 is over and Leg 2 is about to begin. Tomorrow I bid adieu to Marcie and my brother and I depart for Crosbyton to stay with the most lovely couple in west Texas, Opie and Big Daddy. We will hopefully arrive late Saturday night in NOLA, get settled into the FEMA trailer on Sunday, and start at The St. Bernard Project on Monday!

For those that were wondering about Humberto, he should have already passed by when we arrive. Thanks for your concern, and I'll keep y'all posted!