Comments on: My Florida

By: Hollie

Hollie — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 13:11:42 +0000

I am going to miss you… But then you are just giving me another reason to travel to the west coast! Now your Florida can come for a visit.

By: Claire

Claire — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:56:30 +0000

You actually made me feel good about living in Florida! Actually, since I have lived here all my life – no matter what people say – I have a soft spot in my heart for all its goods and bads. But Portland will find you in a new frame of mind; you’ll discover new and exciting things to feel happy about. How cool will that be?

By: Tea Master Cat

Tea Master Cat — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:35:28 +0000

I love you and I know EXACTLY what you are feeling. I would try to give you words to sooth the hurt, but there are none. This is part of the process of letting go and moving on, but you know this already. It’s your turn to go through what so many have before, and what so many will go through again…it takes a couple years and a visit or two to help you through the loss of your rooted ground…but you will grow deep roots again when the place and time is right…and that ideal memory will become a fond place with faults and all. The worst part is the feeling that you will never see certain people again…and then they surprise you and visit and truly stay in touch…and others will inevitably fall away and the pain of that will turn into something else, as the resentment and anger turn into acceptance. You have an amazing adventure before you…enjoy it and try not to let the sadness overwhelm you…and keep your eyes on the target.