He Left
The number of a friend who does plumbing and electric
The number for a counselor in Blacksburg
A burned piece of bread left in the toaster
A closed door to a room upstairs
A note in red ink about kissing
An abstract painting I don’t understand
September 28th, 2009 7:47 am
love is written on all except the burned toast which you might be able to sell on ebay if you can scratch out 10% of the likeness of someone famous! 😉
September 28th, 2009 7:52 am
I think he was so busy getting ready that he forgot that he put the piece of toast in the toaster. xo
PS Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
September 28th, 2009 10:29 am
At least he left something of himself for you to remember!! LOL
September 28th, 2009 10:42 am
You sound so sad! Cheer up pretty lady. One month goes by really, really fast. 🙂 If you get too lonely, come on down and visit me in Charleston!!
XOXOXOX
September 28th, 2009 10:55 am
A month can go by pretty fast. It is the first week that takes a long time.
September 28th, 2009 11:21 am
and what surprises do you have in store for his return?I bet you have some big surprise planned that takes about a month ??
September 28th, 2009 11:33 am
The actual leaving that morning was like pulling off a band aid from the lifelong wound of my abandonment issues. The leading up to it was hard too, but I hope now that the worst is over. I’m very independent and love time alone but a month is more than I need. Even a month would seem doable if we could talk. He will be in silence with no use of phones or email and so we will not be able to talk.
I have no surprises in store, just plan to do some projects, like put my year’s worth of photos in albums and some organizing and cleaning. I rented the Sex in the City videos and will be watching all six seasons (my latest favorite show that I missed first time around), and I may take a short trip (not as far as Charleston though because I HATE driving and usually leave it to Joe — but thank you Poe for the offer).
Joe’s leaving is also tied up with losing a dear friend and member of the Floyd community, Wayne. I was lifted up by all the love pouring out and the sense of community at his memorial yesterday. Josh, who came from Asheville to attend, is here with me now, so the doing of being alone has not hit me.
September 28th, 2009 7:51 pm
Sounds like you each have your plans. Living through this and the small inner voice that assures you’ll be okay will leave you better for it.
September 29th, 2009 8:39 am
A month without contact with your beloved is very hard, but how wonderful that you can see the growth for both of you that could come of it. And how wonderful, too, that you have so many good friends there to sustain you and keep you company when you need it. You are blessed, Colleen.