Last Day...

Just had my last quiet morning in the office.  A couple of appointments cancelled at the last minute, several easy straight-forward patients, a homeless man cashing in a gift certificate we donated to charity (he had a horrible prescription and was legally blind without specs, now will be perfect, at least visually), several folks stopping by for hugs and good wishes.  The last senior partner in our building has annouced his own retirement today, like its going around or something.

In truth we are ready, more than ready.  Saw the Fletcher Dad known to my kids through his kids.  We discussed wood shops and he advocated for the same store that Mom is starting her chip carving lessons with in south Seattle. Chatted up a retired ship's captain too busy to work anymore.

Had a nice surprise dinner with church/choir friends last night, listened to the current choir director bemoaning the hassles of directing "volunteers".  Did we want to stay for one last Easter?? Trucked out to the apartment and dusted out the last bits of our presence, left the keys on the counter, and closed the door on that final chapter, literally.

I don't know how many ways I can say it, but again, we're ready.  Noticing lots of last times for everything.  Maybe a bit of wistfulness now and then but clearly overcome with excitement.  See you all soon......G