It's not goodbye for us-for us its just see you later.

I'm overwhelmed by my thoughts tonight-my head has been racing so much today, that it is actually hurting to produce conscious thought-but yet I can't stop thinking.

The last three days have been full of fun, tons of love, and more goodbyes then I ever wanted in one event. I keep trying to convince myself its not goodbye, its only 'see you later.' But ultimately, there will only be a few people who really stay in my life for good. I know that people shift into and out of our lives for a reason and I am so very grateful for the many wonderful people the Lord has put into my life these past 8 years.

Tonight at institute Brother Janson was inspired to do a closing hymn-he chose 'God be with You til We Meet Again.' Before we sang, he gave a little statement about me leaving. Of course this brought me to tears and as I hugged each of my friends goodbye I cried even harder. I was very touched by this song-because I hope and I pray I will meet each of these friends again. It just really put things into perspective.

While I will miss all my friends here in VA, there are certain friends who's place will never be taken-I may make new friends in TX and I am very excited about these new people, but the relationships will be different. There are certain people who have been my constant support system, my friends, my lighthouses. And I am going to miss them fiercely.

I am not looking forward to saying 'See You Later' to Chantal, to Jessica, to Stephanie, and to so many others. And although I am so excited for this new path in life, I know that as I pull away from Richmond (my home for the last 8 years) I won't be able to stop the tears from falling.