October 27: Vacation Reflections.

years, experiences,
shared
places, lived.
distances, grow.
life expands,
time, stops,
reunited, reacquainted
ripped apart.
(10/21)

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the presence, the closeness,
the intimacy,
old friends new bonds,
new faces, uncertain steps.
a future unknown
a future embraced.
(10/24)

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thirteen days,
five states,
myriad people.
passing by,
riding along,
catching up.
(10/27)

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It's a bit surreal to be heading home. Almost two weeks ago, I struck out, determined to let things settle, looking forward at the people I was visiting. I never thought the trip one of clarity, but more an escape. Old bonds, family, friends revisited, me just hoping to stay sane. Just hoping it went well. Now? I don't think it could have gone better. Family: reunited. Friends: redefined. Transition is always hard, especially for those not dealing directly with it. Our friends, our families, they suffer since they don't get the whole story. They get pieces, and are often left sorting it out themselves. Rarely does the chance like mine arise, where I can go and explain in person, help explain, help reshape the relationships. This trip has been very grounding, laying and solidifying the foundations I have built with those in my life. Some legs of the journey weren't easy. Others unexpected, but I enjoyed every day of it. As we slowly descend into SeaTac,I'm content. I'm truly thankful for those in my life. As I move forward with life in Seattle, this content and grounded feeling will guide me, will assist me, will propel me.