Last night I went to my final “worship committee” meeting to plan Sunday’s service at our church. It’s the last one where I’ll lead worship.
We’ve already seen our last beautiful colorful breath-taking fall up here.
I’ve *probably* already attended my last Wives’ Small Group meeting – which started in my own 500 sq ft apartment 3 years ago.
When I went to the grocery store, I thought “I may not have to buy this again before we move.”
I hung out with one of my closest seminary friends on Saturday night – and I told myself that would NOT be the last time we hang out.
I know when my last day of work will be.
My last Tuesday of leading worship at our Seminary Chapel service will happen next week.
We’ve already got plans to spend a bit of time with a few of our favorite seminary couples. My calendar shows our last dinner date with them… Ugh.
And, then, there’s the going-away party, which we can’t skip………
The “lasts” are upon us.
So. Help me here. How do you handle moving and packing and stressing and goodbyes? What can I do to get through this?
let the tears roll & take lots of pictures. its only been 4.5 months since we moved here and I still look @ our “goodbye” book & remember the “lasts” fondly. Its difficult, but there’s a simple beauty in spending quality time w/ people you love, taking it all in, embracing, sharing, and then venturing into a new journey. really excited for you.
Just think about Richie and his voice when he made fun of me about the “last” this and the “last” that in Tribe days…it will help you through this!!!!!
i do not do the good-byes and lasts very well. So i dont know what to tell you…except that crying is totally ok…its what got me through several moves.
I am excited for this new season for you guys.
http://caravanjournal.blogspot.com/2009/07/i-was-made-to-love-this-deeply.html
Truly, embrace the emotion. FEEL this moment because it is a good thing. It is an expression of love that you are grieving right now. It won’t last forever you will move on, but don’t rush it. That’s what I have learned in all my leavings. I wrote about it on that post. Love you Mandy.
Pray, Pray, Pray
I agree…take lots of pictures. Cry if you need to, but make them tears of joy because these are the people closest to you and they are excited, too, about your new beginning. If needed, write down all the memories you’ve made and will make before the move. And…pray. =)
wait…when are you moving here?
lasts are hard for me. and i think i make it harder on myself by being so mindful of the lastness.
i’m thinking of you and all the lasts and goodbyes that still lie ahead for you.
Cry…
Tell people what they mean to you.
Or what a ‘something’ has meant to you so that you can give voice to the emotions.
I think that’s very important.
agreeing with all those who recommend pictures – and telling people what they mean to you. The leaving can be surreal and later – you may forget parts so you need pictures – kind of like having children but different. Let others help you and don’t let the small things get to you – it WILL all get done. Best of all – rejoice that your path is being directed by someone greater than yourselves.