Going Away Surprise

The Monday morning at work is the worst part of any surprise party because you can't stop thinking about all he great memories. I have been sitting at my desk for 30 minutes now and that's all that has gone through my mind. I can't stop thinking about my incredible family, friends, and girlfriend. For everyone to pull together to make the surprise such a success; I am incredibly humbled. Even my dad showed up!!! How cool is that!!

But, since all the beers have been consumed and the ribs have been eaten, everything is really setting in. Lisa and I sat and watched TV all day yesterday (day after the celebration) and everything was running through my mind. So many loose ends to tie up; people to call; arrangements to make; and work to be done. I'm freaking out a little bit because it seems like time is against me. I feel like I'm going off to college again!!

Just over one month until I leave and it is getting scary. Practically everything is in place and ready to go, except me. I can't help but question if I made the right decision because of all the great things that I'm leaving behind. What if this? What if that? In the end though I know this will all work out. It always does.

I just want to thank everyone for the support and encouragement that has kept me going. Without my safety net of friends and family I know this decision and journey would have been much scarier.

I am going to try and update this as often as I can, but I really don't know how much that will be. So many questions are still unanswered that nothing is a guarantee. But, I hope everyone will enjoy reading it as much as I will enjoy writing it.