All sorts of people want to say goodbye. I'm a little bit overwhelmed by how many of them there are! I've even suggested to some people that a formal event to say goodbye just isn't necessary. This is always met with "Oh no, we have to have a party to say goodbye!"
As you can probably tell, I'm a little bit antisocial and the thought of all these parties or lunchs is daunting.
My business, where I'm a partner, threw a lunch gathering to say goodbye. Before the event, I was dragging my feet. Then, to my surprise and chagrin, I had a great time and there was a deep sense of completion, and a feeling of being appreciated. They gave me a gift which blew me away. It was the perfect gift. I am a voracious reader. So, they gave me a Kindle, which is Amazon's e-book, so I can download books to my hearts content. I was touched by the thought that went into the gift as well as the effort it took to purchase it because Amazon has been out of Kindles for awhile.
This morning I attended a goodbye gathering for my wife, Yella. I noticed that it was much easier attending her going away party that it was attending mine. She was the recipient of all the appreciation and acknowledgement. It's easier to watch than receive!
I noticed that saying goodbye seems to be more important for my friends than it is for me. I'm too busy to really know that I'm leaving for good. I better pay attention or I will miss my opportunity and it will be too late!
I guess right now it's not real for me...this going away to another country. I suspect this will hit me at some point and then I will of wished that I said a very thorough and heartfelt goodbye to all of my friends.
Several people have asked to see a picture of our house so here it is.
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