I have never talked with so many people in my life! I have said good bye to a lot of people I wish I didn't have to. I have to expect that things will change... I am going to. I am sad and so happy. How can both feelings be felt at the same time? In saying good byes to some my most cherished today I didn't even weep. Strange for me. I came inside and talked to Anna and felt the tears coming on but pulled them back. Why? I think, if any, this is a proper time to do it. Maybe just a new way of hiding. oops. :)

As I sat down after speaking, I realized that I had just spoken at MY farewell. wow. This is real. Really real.

A mission it will be.