I am currently sitting here waiting to board on my plane to Oregon to say goodbye to the woman who taught me many things. I have been really busy this week, which I think has been a good thing, because I haven't been able to really realize she is gone.
I am really grateful for a supportive husband and family that didn't hesitate when I started looking for flights and hotel. They know how much she meant to me. I am grateful for her family, and the excitement they have to see me, even though for most of them, I haven't seen them in nearly 20 years.
A Few Hours Later
As I flew to Oregon this morning, I had a few moments of tears shed. It became real to me that I really will be saying my goodbyes to a mom in my life.
Luckily her oldest boy was on the same flight as me on the 2nd flight, so he and I have been catching up all day. It was nice to have a car buddy on my way into Klamath Falls, I will be on my own driving back to the airport, but it was nice having someone to talk to on my way in. It's crazy how you can not see someone for 20 years, and jump right back into the same conversations as before...just more wise and more seasoned with life.
I hope I am ready to tell this beautiful woman goodbye....this is going to be very hard.
