We are getting close...really close to leaving. We could even be leaving by this coming weekend. That's what Daniel said to me on this past Sunday afternoon. I was sitting and reading a book in the cockpit enjoying the new cockpit cushions and it hit me. We really COULD be leaving extremely shortly. I hopped right up, packed my bag to head back to work and said I had to go. I had laundry to do at my friend Blenda's house, shopping left to do, another trip to Goodwill to give away more stuff...basically I had an anxiety attack. It's not about being anxious to leave, it's about all the things that have to be accomplished before we can go. I knocked out quite a few of those things this week, but still have a few more. We've been told that our grandson is not too anxious to meet us, it may be another week to 10 days before we get to hold him - just gives us more time to finish those last projects and shop and plan more.
One of the worst things I have been dreading to do, I will have to do tomorrow. I know it's crazy to get all emotional about saying good-bye to a dog, but Shula is MY dog. The only one that has truly been mine. We've had other dogs, but they were the "family dog". Daniel gave me Shula 8 years ago, a puppy to help fill our empty nest and fill it he has. I've shared him with Daniel, so Shula is ours, but he's a "Momma's boy". He has sat and comforted me after a 6 week surgery recovery, he sat with me and stayed at my feet after I slipped and fell earlier this year and had to be home for 2 months. We go for walks, I talk to him and he wags his tail every time I come home. After a bad day at work, a smile immediately comes on my face when I see him running towards me when I get home. This is really hard.
This post is not meant to be a sad one, or even an anxious one, it's just a "real" one - it is just to show you that as much as I'm looking forward to our upcoming adventure - it isn't always easy to get there or to even get started. It's hard and a big commitment. I'm ready, though, and am truly looking forward to seeing what 2014 has in store for us. Happy New Year, everyone!
Good luck on your voyage and a happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteSafe journey Daniel and Carla. I'll be following your travels! Roxanne
ReplyDeleteThinking if y'all Carla and Daniel ! Safe travels
ReplyDeleteand proud for you following your dreams !
Chip and Carol Howell
Shula is doing fine.! No worries..!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dan! I know he is fine, but I miss him, a lot! Thanks for helping to keep an eye on him.
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