The old saying “Parting is such sweet sorrow” has been bandied about so much, it seems to have loss all meaning except as a joke. I used to wonder why the word “sweet” was part of this phrase. However over the last few days, the phrase has taken on new meaning for me. There have been a lot of goodbyes over the last few days both at work and at church and among other friends as well. Saying goodbye definitely has sorrow involved. But in that moment of saying goodbye, the sweetness is also present as I am reminded of how dear that individual’s friendship is to me. It is that sweet reminder that makes saying goodbye challenging. People have asked me, “Have you been crying a lot the last few days?” I am not a crier so the answer for now is still “no.” The lack of tears though, does not mean I don’t care. I will miss you all very much. Instead of tears I have been hugging everyone often and tightly. But I know from past experience that there may be a delayed reaction later on. For right now it has not yet fully hit me. Friday was my last day at my job at the law firm. They had a big farewell luncheon on Friday and we had a good and very meaningful last day. I was blown away by all the kind words, gifts, and goodbyes. We have worked deeply together for many years and I have learned so much from all of them and we really were a team. It is very odd to think that I will not be in the office come Monday morning. Sunday was my last Sunday at church. It was special to have one last time to worship God together in song with the choir and to have the added opportunity to sing the special music in the evening service. The Lord led me to sing a song I haven’t done in a long time called “My Father’s Love.” My prayer was that the song would encourage the hearers both as they are concerned for me and also for situations they themselves are facing, that we would all be pointed to our Heavenly Father and His All-Powerful control. The chorus of this song beautifully expresses why I am without fear even while heading into a new and unknown situation: “And my Father’s Love is strong and true, always believing, always seeing me through. So no matter what happens in His grand design, I’ll be fine, with my Father’s love.” This week I’ll be busy packing and ironing out all the last minute details that have to be wrapped up before I fly out Saturday for language school. I am excited to be stepping out into this new stage of life and for all the new things I will learn and the people I will meet. Praising God for all that He is bringing to pass. |
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