There are lots of lasts in our lives, aren’t there? For some reason, they aren’t looked on nearly as sweetly as firsts.
First steps, first kisses, first jobs–they all have magic attached to them. Lasts traditionally are thought of with sadness. Last kiss. Last day. Last supper.
But some lasts are wonderful! Last payment. Last day before vacation. Last one in line for punishment. 😉
The last day of the year has some of both–magic and sadness. The magic is that all the mistakes, all the problems of 2008 are gone. The sadness is we’re leaving behind some wonderful times. And some beautiful people we’ve known–whether from death, location or logistics.
Last RWI meeting with some people I’ve truly enjoyed knowing who won’t be rejoining. Sadly, I’m afraid I won’t hear from them as often as in the past.
A couple of my very favs who we called Peanut Butter and Jelly tiptoed into the group, didn’t push their opinions, were quietly fun to be with, Â and now they’re leaving.
They don’t blog. I don’t think they have a website. So I don’t think there’s a way I can keep up with them. I’ll miss them so much!
Last physical therapy session in Tulsa, since I’ve decided to switch to Cleveland’s therapy center. I’ll miss my Tulsa therapist a ton. And big surprise–from what I could tell he wasn’t the devil! (I’d been warned by a bf about people who make a living PTing.)
I’m looking forward to the last pain I’ll have in my hip. And the last time I limp because of it.
And the last time I’ll have to lean on John–My Cane. (Say it fast, it sounds like McCain. Since it’s blue, I thought the name was fitting.)
So what lasts are you looking forward to or glad to leave behind? And what ones are you dreading? You can tell me. I won’t whisper it to a soul.