A week ago I was tired, overloaded with tasks to accomplish before leaving town and didn't want to see friends. After watching a marathon session of "America's Top Model" on Saturday and a great church service on Sunday, I was ready to rejoin the world.
This week I have had breakfast, lunch, and dinner with wonderful friends and know what I am leaving behind. Friends who have known me since Matthew was a toddler and Gwen was just a little girl, friends who helped in ways they might not even know when Mark had his accident, friends who have made my life so much richer. So tonight I feel the sadness of leaving these friends behind, but I also know that my friends will be here upon my return.
Tomorrow Gwen and I drive to Pennsylvania and on Sunday I will say goodbye. I am grateful to my friends in Athens who have helped nurture and care for Gwen.
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