Out of the comfort zone

It's happening now. I've been looking past it, through it, in front of it.... but never at it. Now it is inevitable. Starring at me straight on from a few days off. Picking up deep roots in Southern California and re-planting near San Francisco. Packing up things, memories, treasures, and especially my son's legos. Purging that which can be parted with, and that which is hard to watch go. I know this change will bring new ventures. But saying goodbye to an amazing community- like no other I've seen. That is heart-wrenching. Knowing I will no longer be called across the street to rub an ailing woman's neck. No more pitter-patter of little feet crunching through leaves to my door wanting to play. I'll even miss the neighbor kids calling me for a ride home from school. The littlest of the neighbors traipsing through my house looking for that fun toy or tasty treat from " 'shell' ". Ignoring pain and fatigue to attend to papers and needy 5-year-olds.

I am not able to keep up with mentoring, writing, welcoming, and other duties for now. I will check in again in about two weeks. I don't want to miss a minute of what is happening here at WP.

And I will remind myself that community is not necessarily geographical. It is spiritual and energetic. I remain connected to all of you. My mind fills with thoughts and prayers for you. Please contact me via email with any urgent requests, needs, or questions. You may not see me here, but I am here for you. Always.

Until then, I remain yours in Hope. In Love. In Peace. With all my heart.

Michelle
aka Cali