I probably would feel a little melancholy closing the lake house this week regardless if we were going abroad or not. But there is something disappointing to know that we could have another 6 weeks up there. The hard part isn't missing the quiet tranquil life at the lake, but it's the "good-bye" to our friends and neighbors there. This was our first summer there and the neighbors fully embraced us and taught us how to live at the lake. I'll miss the gang. Hopefully they will come over for a visit.
One of the hard things about this assignment is the unknown of when we will get a chance to enjoy some of the things we take for granted now. Maybe this will give us a time to reconnect with those little things we really enjoy but don't appreciate as much today. Places like the lake, the local library (Jill's favorite), our church and the local establishments. Things like the front patio or back swing will be missed, but you know they wouldn't be accessible during the winter after all. When we return all these things will be here for us. I hope we'll take this opportunity to come to appreciate them more.
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