Seasons

Change,
Transition,
Passing over,
Conversion.

The past two years I seem to always be living in a state of change, a time of transition, a passing over into a new place, even conversion.

I think I am getting used to it.

But it doesn't make it any easier to adjust.

The latest change and transition is watching Gretchen leave for Thailand. Just saying Thailand makes it seem so far away. It feels like such a long ways from anywhere I have ever known.

Today was Gretchen's last day. I wasn't at work today so our good-byes were said yesterday. That wasn't easy either.

I only met Gretchen last February when she began her Americorps VISTA term with the same Habitat affiliate where I am serving.

And now she is gone.

I haven't had many friends since moving here. It's beginning to feel as though as soon as I get to know someone they move on to new places.

Yet, I feel excitement for Gretchen. She is off to a new adventure, an entirely different place with wonderful experiences ahead of her. I wish her only the best on her life journey and I hope our paths cross again someday.

I will miss her greatly.

Here's to you Gretchen!