goodbyes by phases...

i knew it wont be easy, though i have to say, it had not hit as hard as i had feared. at least not so far.

partly becos, it really is the time.

the diffusion of the goodbyes by stages had helped. But mainly becos, i have had so many good and lovely memories. The kids goodbyes were in two phases, year 3s then the natural graduation of year 6s.

the past 2 weeks, had many good heart to heart chats with some close colleagues. With a few, it was wordless. The mutual understanding need not be spoken. To say, there is no impact both ways would be an untruth. I know it did upset a few though they knew it was inevitable. And the ways they expressed their comradeship, buddiness, neighbourliness are very sweet and warm.

Received a card from an unexpected source with this quote from Mother Teresa which I thought was really meaningful:

"People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway.
If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway.
For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway."

Mother Teresa

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have moved back perhaps a third of my things. To mitigate that feeling of 'loss' which is inevitable, we meet up abit more often now, and will try to keep in touch, to assure continuity of friendship.

I have truly been very blessed to have receive so much warmth, sincerity, and friendship. Goodbyes are inevitable, but to feel loved and cared for by those you value, i just feel blessed. I am counting blessings, and am grateful for every kindness and support. Thank you.