Goodbyes & Packing

Last night I told the boys that I was going to "go away soon" and that someone else was going to live in my room and take care of them while mom and dad were at work. Ethan just kept repeating, "But I want to go away with you" and it broke my heart each time he said it as he insisted on sitting in my lap instead of going to bed.

Then, today after my interview (which I feel went very well, by the way), I stopped by and had dinner with Danielle and Ashleigh (two of the girls I've gotten the closest to since I've been here). It was sad to think that this might be the last time I see them for a while... Ashleigh just decided to say that I'll be back in a couple weeks and leave it at that. And Danielle and I are addicted to MySpace so we know we'll be in contact. :-)

And now I am in the final stages of packing... and I feel like Houdini because things might actually fit... its pretty unbelievable! The problem is going to be the weight limit... even though all of my books will be in a carry-on with me... so I may just have to pay a fine for one of the suitcases... we'll see what I can figure out.

So here's the plan: I fly home tomorrow and continue to look for a job and a place to live in Fort Myers, FL. If I get both lined up, then I'll drive over with my car (a 5-day road trip... and I'll have to find a companion who can leave their life for a week... any takers?). If Florida doesn't work, I'll look in SoCal (simultaneously) and possibly move down there... where I'll probably end up for grad school anyway...

I'm feeling pretty good about all this. I feel more confident in my own employability after having had an interview. And I am also feeling more of a peace about whatever lies ahead. I'm slowly beginning to optimistically accept where God will lead me, knowing that He will place me where it will be best for me. So if something would be better than Florida, then that's just exciting! :-D

Thank you to everyone who has been praying for me... don't stop! ;-)