Transitions

This week is a time of so many transitions I'm feeling a little breathless.

The clearest is we are closing up the Arizona house to head back north for the "other half of the year". My car is already on it's way, the magazines, telephone companies, and memberships have been alerted. The checklist is being checked off. I have told a couple of friends that my life must be perfect because I am sad when it is time to come to Arizona to be leaving our lovely home, seeing beloved friends faces, and most importantly seeing our kids and grands. Now leaving Arizona, I am sad to leave warmth, sunshine and the blossoming friendships. A nice balance.

This year there are also so many transitions of the heart of those around me. So far there have been five deaths among the families of dear, dear friends. I cannot remember so much loss in such a short span of time. Thankfully, each had lived a full life -- though not necessarily long enough. How does one offer comfort, strength, and love by telephone or email when what I want to do is wrap my arms around my dear friend. So many lessons to learn.

I want to believe that times of transition are times of learning. Today I am in the throes of learning to hold close to people I care about from a distance, how to leave part of me wherever my homes are, and how to step into this new life finding the delight wherever I am. Maybe it's called developing wisdom. Nice.