A Final Goodbye

As the sun set on our final day in California, we were awash with many different emotions and thoughts.  The radiant reds and oranges were a magnificent good-bye from the West and reminded me of the many beautiful sunsets we were able to enjoy with our beach community.  The plane went out over the Pacific and then banked back toward land, providing a clear view of the illuminated Pacific Wheel at the Santa Monica pier set against the bright lights of LA.  I recalled how we had felt when we touched down there only nine months ago.  We had dreamed about the perfect weather, the beach, surfing, hiking the mountains and the short drive to go snowboarding.  So why are we leaving all of this?  That is the question most people ask with a smirk.  Well, I’m excited about being closer to family and the many friends we have back east, especially those with kids; a career change that will allow me more satisfaction and time to focus on Dan & Reily; and the conveniences of the city that we had missed dearly on many nights.  California does have a lot to offer, but it will still be there on vacations.  So bring on the snow and rain and humid summers, we will make the most of any place…together.