What I Will Miss Most

You might assume that once I depart this fair town of Wilmington, North Carolina I might anticipate the sadness come from dislocating yourself from family you have always had as a active part of your everyday life... or the many wonderful friends who have been a part of your journey...

I have to admit, this is not what I consider my biggest losses. I know this is incredibly insensitive and most likely shows a significant personal deficit... but the way I see it, you can talk to family on the phone., people can come visit you, relationships can be maintained… BUT, there are two things that will not stand the test of distance.

Number One: and most obvious to anyone who has spent any amount of time with my, my home away from home… Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn. The irony of my attachment to a ‘semi’ fast-food joint is quite humorous. But, I find it hard to imagine going a week, much less a month or many without homemade tortilla chips with pineapple salsa. Completely sick, I know.

Number Two: Port City Community Church. I still think it’s funny that this community of people existed many years before I discovered them. Sometimes I wonder how my life would be different if I had discovered them earlier. But no use on dwelling what wasn’t meant to be. I am convinced that no body can replace PC3 in my heart, but I have come to realize that is not the goal. A new community, that suits a new phase in my life will have to be discovered.

I am copping with my losses. The thought of no more burrito –the-size-of-your-face-and-stuffed-with-wonderful-goodies and the amazingly REAL and humble teachings of Mike Ashcraft… is becoming easier to bear. I mean, there is always DHL and podcasts, right?