sad day...

Well I knew it was coming and now its here. I just kissed my hunny goodbye! On a positive note, because of the holidays (thanksgiving) and the University's schedule, I get almost 2 weeks off beginning next week Thursday so I will be flying home for an almost 2 week stay...


but on the other hand the reality that we are now officially a long distance couple AGAIN sucks. like big time. I know its only for a season but I really hope this season doesn't last as long as he's proposing it may. I'll take it semester by semester I guess. and when that gets too hard, I'll have to go week to week....then day by day. I'll be fine.


Overall, I'm truly blessed because tickets are very reasonable (as low as $320 round trip) so with some good planning its not really expensive to come and go..but what about the days and nights in between those rendezvous?


The day is still young and I haven't shed a tear yet and I'm hoping I don't breakdown, I just want to bask in the glow of this month and the fact that he was here being supportive and adding to my reservoir of strength for such a huge move.


Remember me cause I don't know how strong this superwoman is when it comes to being separated from her husband but I'm sure gonna give it a try.


Here we are from our outing Sat night...

smooches!

Its so hard to say goodbye...

or is it?

this is my desk. cleaned and empty and ready for its new resident. I walked out of the cubicle/office I called 'mine' for the past 4.5 years and felt nothing. No sadness, no regrets...which is rather shocking because I'm such an emotional person. I can't remember ever walking away from something without that feeling. I've come to believe and accept that my season for that job is over. And I'm very happy that I am able to move on with an undeniable peace and graciousness.

There were tons of lessons learned. A wealth of experience gained. Lots of people I've come to love just like family and memories that I can reflect upon in the upcoming possibly lonely days of the new chapter....

This, by the way is how the new chapter will look...here is our new 'home' beginning a week from today!

Enjoy your weekend...I surely will!

smooches!

Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow

Last night, I attended a get-together hosted by my Pastors (pictured above) at Hard Rock Cafe to say "see you later".

I recently became a part of a new ministry birthed from an already existing ministry in Lakeland, FL. This lovely couple is not only my spiritual leaders but also friends and the parents of our (Dayton and I) beautiful and feisty god-daughter, Micah. I respect, look up to and love them a whole bunch. I love their vision for our church and I cannot wait to see how the ministry develops over the years. I try to avoid using the term 'church' because for me its so...so...hmmm used. Its taken for granted. Yes, we, the people, are the church, but when I refer to church I sadly think of a building, so I prefer to refer to TLC as a ministry...which is simply: us [the members] coming together to support, uplift and encourage each other while being used by God to glorify His name and fulfill His purpose for our lives (corporately and individually) daily!

So last night, we ate, laughed, poked fun, sung and even danced with the Karaoke at Hard Rock Cafe and had ourselves a blast! Here is Miss Micah. She's brilliant, adorable and a dancer. A two-year-old after my own heart. Here she is posing for the camera because we just put on our lip gloss and was officially ready to begin our night!

so my first of a couple 'goodbye' dates. I'm looking forward to spending time with special people in my life although its kinda sad since I'll be leaving for lil while.

smooches!