I survived saying goodbye to my officemate. We both did well until it was time to leave, then we shed a few tears. But overall, we had a memorable and fun day. My first day without her was actually more emotional. Several caring coworkers stopped by or messaged me to see if I was holding up ok, and I am very grateful for their support. I did well until my daughter, bless her heart, surprised me with these delicious strawberries and this note:
I am sure you will need these. Just because she isn’t there with you at work, doesn’t mean you are no longer friends. So smile and enjoy the chocolate.
I spent my whole lunch hour bawling – it just hit me then that 1) my daughter has become a wonderful young woman, and 2) my office will be lonely without my officemate.
On the same day, my sister-in-law welcomed her baby boy, albeit several weeks early. We got to meet him yesterday in the NICU, but he's doing well and will hopefully be able to go home soon.
With the start of October, it means son's senior year of soccer is almost over. With only 2 regular season games left, and then playoffs, it's kind of bittersweet. We're all looking forward to not being on the run so much, and yet we dread the season being over since it means he will no longer be playing high school sports. And it also means that a quarter of the school year is already over. Graduation will be here way before I am ready for it!
I also want to give a shout-out to several friends and family who are always supportive of me. I want them to know that I treasure them, and keep them in my prayers even if I'm not talking to them as often as I would like to.
Happy Fall!
