Sniff

Tonight is my second-to-last night here before I head off for the new semester.

Sniff.

I don't like this part of a trip. I have had a wonderful time these past 2 months. Now, I'm in the lingering goodbye stage where you know departure is coming, and you can't do a thing. But I'm also eager to enjoy new adventures in Japan. Sigh. So divided.

Louisiana!
 Mississippi River

 Family Kayaking



 Visiting an old favorite coffee shop - thanks, Mom!

 Here comes spring!
 Trying to photograph a distant group of Bradford Pears from the car
 Breakfast! Thanks, Dad!
 Painting
 Attempting to photograph a redbud - hello, thumb
 Going to Fayetteville to visit Diana and David
















 No sugar added peach pie from my new favorite Shell in Rudy, Arkansas
 My favorite post office - Moscow, Arkansas




 I'll take your word for it...

 More painting

 Even more painting 




 Crystal Lake, Mississippi - do you see the face?













 I used my graduation money (yes) for a new camera. I have no idea how to make it do what I want!










 Finding these things while cleaning make the job rewarding




 Experimentation


 Two painting projects

This doesn't even include everything. Just some highlights of an exceedingly delightful trip. And I know the lingering goodbye is the hardest part.

But we all still have to get through it! 

Comments

Sharon said…
Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! What a fabulous farewell blog post! I LOVED it. I am sitting here not even 24 hours after your departure from Mississippi and drinking in all the evidence of 8 awesome weeks. Thanks so much for all you did for us while you were here and most of all for being the splendid you that you are! I love you!
Sharon said…
Just clicked back on your blog and realized the entryway renewal was the last picture---and, wait for it...I never realized it was also an "exitway." Duh...and you put it right before your lingering goodbye comment. How cool is that?? You are amazing, Liz! I love love love my cheerful and welcoming entry/exit way. People who don't have a smile when they arrive will get one, and those who leave, will leave with a smile.
Sharon said…
Just went through these pics with Maureen and she enjoyed them.