I just dropped off the car loaner after a morning of finishing off the little details of closing s chapter of life. It is with mixed emotions that I get into a rideshare to the airport to begin my adventure.

Change brings grief, even if the change is good. It’s been waves of tears and moments of excitement this week. Saying goodbye to my son last night was hard, and moving further from him has been the most difficult aspect, and has brought tears many times during the preparations.

Goodbye Houston! Goodbye USA! Goodbye friends and family!