Well, the news is finally out. The nature of the thing is secret so it has been awkward. So now that everyone has gotten the news Cindy & I can finally start saying goodbye. I told the kids a while back.
It is a strange feeling being between two different worlds. The people here are grieving and doing what they need to say their goodbyes. It may be just me but as I look into some of their eyes I feel a pulling away like our relationship has changed. It has changed of course but it is a strange feeling - unsettling actually. I am still here for 3 weeks. During this time there will a few dinner parties with friends which I am looking forward to.
In Riverton preparations are moving forward for my arrival. I have temporary housing figured out. The congregational president has started to include me in internal emails about meetings and all that. Our Bishop is scheduled to be there on March 11 for my installation so as you can see things are moving along.
One of the members in Riverton is a Realtor and has made contact via email. That was nice of her. Cindy has been looking at homes on a number of sights. We both really pray we will find a home we can fall in love with and not just have to settle. Having a home we love and are proud of will go a long ways in making our time in Riverton fulfilling.
There are so many feelings in the mix right now. I am grieving also. There are friends here whom I will greatly miss.
Today I will do some more packing both in my office and at home in the garage. I have made great progress in both.
Cindy has simply been amazing in all this. I love her dearly for her willingness to once again follow me into the unknown and for giving up things she loves to make everything work.
I'll write later.
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