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The day and time came today I never thought Id see---but I am thankful for good weather, excellent movers, and the support and encouragement from so many loved ones near and far. It felt surreal to see the house finally emptied, to walk to the mailbox down the long driveway one last time, to clean it with our friend Melody one final time to leave it gleaming condition for the new owners (whom Ive left a gift-wrapped book about the history of our Buffington community--thanks Bart Cox for directing me to the Chamberhouse). Im astonished at what has been accomplished with the help of so many and that I met all the deadlines in spite of many obstacles. I took time after the movers left to reflect on so many wonderful memories and times there over the last 30 years, and I marvel at how I have been blessed beyond measure. As I drove home tonight, I looked up a big beautiful hunter moon and felt awestruck by its beautiful glow--it seems appropriate the heavens are aglow tonight, and I encourage you to go look outside and enjoy its beauty. I promised Mama before she passed that I would look after Daddy and make sure all was alright just as they have done for me my entire life---her confidence in me is probably one of the greatest gifts or accolades I could ever hope to be honored with in this life. I cannot begin to express the gratitude and humility I feel to all who have helped me on this mission and journey the last 6 months, especially the last few weeks. On Moms final day here in April, I told the hospice nurse of how I had returned home from Cleveland and all that had transpired over the previous 10 months. She told me how blessed I was to be there at that moment, to be placed here for that time and moment, and that was just one way to know that God loved me---by making a way for me to be there for my parents for that time and purpose. I see that is true even now in the midst of the crucibles of the last six months. While I have shed many tears and sure there will be more, I am thankful for the strength to endure these challenges with what has hopefully been wisdom, grace, and grit. When things calm down, I hope to channel what Ive learned over the last 18 months and this odyssey into some form of writing. For now, there are so many to thank, but special gratitude tonight to Christina Mitchell for her extraordinary example and for being the compass in the midst of these storms. Thank you all for lifting us up on the days we have felt most frustrated, most heartbroken, and most weary. Please continue to keep us in your kind thoughts and prayers. Godspeed, 128 Bishop Drive. Romans 5:3-5.
Posted on: Wed, 08 Oct 2014 00:32:23 +0000

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