Saying Goodbye

Slipped away this late afternoon with the fam for one last promised trip to Galveston Island, before our final departure. While walking the shoreline in the radiant sunset, I found myself surprisingly overcome with emotion. Glad I was wearing the ol' dark protective eye wear. ;0)

For all the natural beauty on this island that I never tire of experiencing, these were certainly lean years, full of monumental trials & great unknowns.

Could have been worse.

I suspect however, even the most battle hardened journeyman would eventually tire after four years of gruelling tests & great uncertainty.

I won't miss those days. But I will miss the simple joy of holding my wife's hand while gazing at our children being thoroughly satisifed by relentless waves, wet sand, washed up treasures, & fearless birds demanding our leftovers.

Saying goodbye to familiar backdrops & close friends is never easy. Nevertheless, time stops for no one. Almost time to begin a new chapter. Almost time indeed.