Sadnes does not last forever ewhen we walk in the direction of that which we always desired.
Is it always necessary to leave?
It’s always necessary to know when a stage of one’s life has ended. If you stubbornly cling to it after the need has passed you loss the joy and the meaning of the rest, and you risked being shaken to your senses by God.

The Fifth Mountain, Paulo Coehlo, conversation between Elijah and the widows son when Elijah is leaving.

I have been carrying this around in my diary for awhile and wanting to do something with it. Nothing has come to me except blog it. It has been helpful to me. I love my new house and my new job but there has been some letting go involved which has like all letting go being a little painful. Also being on the journey with David and being with him in his pain about leaving and that bringing up lots of fears about my own inevitable departure from this country for who knows how long I have found it a comfort. Hopefully I will remember where to find it when that time comes. Anyway n