Goodbye, Kansas.
March 23rd, 2006 @ 8:07 am
I think yesterday, it hit me that we are leaving tomorrow. It feels like the four years and 5 months I have spent in Kansas City have gone by so fast. Of course, it seemed like I’ve been here forever not knowing when an end would be in sight, but now it feels like I moved here, blinked, and now I’m moving back to Texas.
There have been so many people I’ve tried to say goodbye to in the last three days. Coffee twice on Monday, dinner with some close friends on Tuesday, and yesterday, lunch with a friend, coffee (well, I had water) with another friend right after that, then a long Italian dinner from great wine, to great pasta, to a great dessert with another wonderful friend. Tonight is our going away party and from what the RSVP list says it’s going to be a rough night - lots of friends, old & new, young & old…oy vey. And there are so many people I want to get to spend time with alone and there just aren’t enough hours left…As much as Kansas is cold & boring, the relationships I have here have meant more to me than anyone could ever know.
I still have a little packing to do, and I’m not sure when I might be online next….at the latest, Friday night at the hotel in Oklahoma City.
Goodbye, Kansas.
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crystal said,
March 23, 2006 at 8:35 am
i love you more than those 3 little words can say.
Mike said,
March 23, 2006 at 11:11 am
Cold and boring? I will try not to be offended. But I understand, you are going home. There really is no place like home, to quote a famous Kansas (if not fictional) resident. I have lived in Phoenix and Louisville, and frankly I don’t plan on ever moving again out of this area. I will miss ya kiddo and you already know why I can’t be at the CCC tonite, so see ya!
tracy said,
March 23, 2006 at 12:15 pm
hey, what does 1:45 or 2 sound like tomorrow?
James Petticrew said,
March 23, 2006 at 1:29 pm
May you weep for the loss of leaving Kansas and weep for the joy of arriving in Texas
niza said,
March 23, 2006 at 1:48 pm
have a good move. i’m sure it will be a wonderful new beginning for you guys… luv ya =)
erin said,
March 23, 2006 at 7:46 pm
Wow, you’re going to make me cry! HAve a great trip. Hopefully you can look back on your time in KS fondly! This is a great adventure you and Chris are going on now!
Christina said,
March 23, 2006 at 11:46 pm
Yay!!!
I can’t wait!!
Be careful driving.
Let us know that you made it to town safely.
Can’t wait to see you again, my friend!!
crystal said,
March 24, 2006 at 12:02 am
denial has been harshly turned into reality. suck. boo. but many prayers for safety, blessings and an incredible fresh start for ya’ll.