Dear family and friends
Tonight Regina and I attended an event at church – a farewell to our long-time friend and music director. It was a bittersweet event – great to see all of the musicians at our church who we have missed so much these last nine months, but sad to see our music director and his wife (also a mover and shaker in the church) leave. The only thing constant in life is change. Sometimes it is welcome – sometimes not. This couple and the gifts they brought us will be greatly missed.
We were again deeply touched by the outpouring of love and concern for Grayson. We were able to tell everyone tonight that they would be able to see him themselves in a few weeks when he starts home visits in preparation for the transition to home care.
Tomorrow morning Regina and I are off to Bakersfield for a visit with Grayson!
Pax!
Brant
When one is on the Neurological "Thrill" Ride, reminders that permanence is nothing but a comforting illusion aren't always welcome. Sometimes, just a little more comfort would be welcome... But we notice that every departure, even small things like favorite restaurants closing, somehow has additional poignance, because we see so many departures (which we have no idea will be temporary or permanent) more often than we'd like.
ReplyDeletePermanence is an illusion. That's a truth. But there's also another truth: endings create beginnings. And if we seek comfort, that might be a good place to... begin.
New adventures await!