As the final date approaches, I can't help but begin to fragment my life into two compartments: there will be before and after. We are approaching not only the last night in this chapter of our lives, but the first night in an entirely new and wildly unpredictable chapter. And I feel... ready. I'm a sucker for goodbyes, especially when saying goodbye to a pretty phenomenal first chapter of life, but I'm ready to throw ourselves to the wind and see where we land.
What I do know, is that we have truly invaluable family and friends who are making this possible for us. Their love and support is unquestionably one of the most vital things we will need over the next year. And the best part is, I know that despite the fact that this feels like a real turning point in our lives, these people, these truly wonderful and incredible human beings who have been the best part of the "before," will be there in the "after."
But now, it's time for the in-between.