it's just "see you later"

yesterday a few of our beloved friends from NH came down to visit and say "see you later" before we leave Boston next wednesday. this good bye definitely feels different from other good byes i've had. in the past i've often felt like things were coming to a big end and then a big new beginning...i'm not always that good with either...but this time it feels very much like a continuation. it's so interested how God changes us for our own good, because the me today was not the me a few years ago. :) thanks Lord for always loving me the way you know i need it most.