When we collectively decided to go to Austin well over a year ago it was impossible to project ahead to the emotions we would have when the time finally came to go especially emotions about people. Initially we characterized our departure not as us leaving, but as us inviting others to share the journey with us. We knew down deep inside that it was not very realistic for relatives to simply drop their lives and move to Austin but it was a romantic notion and felt better than to simply feel we were leaving them behind. I have openly wept and mourned the pending separation from close family. But even with the tears, I still believe that we are rightly headed in a new direction. And...thank Southwest for those occasional tremendous fares for quick returns and reunions.
Today we said goodbye to some good friends we met in 1990, Martin and Joy Cherrington. Actually Martin was my boss from 1990 to 1996 and we have remained in close contact ever since. Karen developed an equal kinship with his wife Joy. I don't know how often your employer also becomes a close friend but it did with Martin. So today we broke bread, reminisced about the good, bad and ugly and speculated about our respective futures. I don't know what it is in life when you really connect with someone and develop a close affection. I think it is rare for all of us. But when it does happen, its hard to leave and not look over your shoulder. But as it is with any good friend, they want your best and they will always be there for you.
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