Notes from me to you

This evening I was sitting on the roofdeck, thinking about how I should write a blog when I decided I should write it now, on the deck atop the roof of my home in B'more.. I'm sure it may sound sappy, and thus, very laura-like, of me to reminisce the last nine months I've spent in this town over a blog, then again, you probably expect it. :)

So, here I am.. savoring every moment left in this city, in this home, with these friends, this roommate, these co-workers, patients, etc. And I am taking it all in.. the breeze, the slightly humid air, the city lights, the black void in the near-distance that is the harbor at night, the neighbor's dog barking, the bright orange lights of the city-icons, Domino Sugar and Natty Bo, street lights, traffic, the not-so-distant train whistles, fire sirens, helicopters and planes, construction cranes, the new town homes that block my view of downtown, and the random fireworks shooting off over the cityscape for a reason of which I'm unaware.. and.. I am thankful. I am incredibly thankful and I want to remember what this feels like forever.

I never would have imagined all of this into my life.. all of the people I have met here whom I love, whom I would forever consider dear friends, those who would break my heart, and those whose hearts I might have broken... the things I would do, the places I'd see. So much has happened and all I can say, is how thankful I am. Even for the broken hearts because, well, there's always more to learn in life, isn't there? :) Someday, I'll have it figured out! ;)

(A sunrise over the harbor. I woke up one morning at the break of dawn, looked out my window and saw this- had to capture it!!)

Tonight as I gaze out over the city, I wonder if there are actually any words that I can attach to the million emotions I feel as I think back on the last nine months.. words that will help me forever remember these moments? I don't think there are.. so I guess instead of gushing anymore, I shall reside in saying "thank you." :) Thank you to all of those who have been a part of this beautiful journey.. and as my days in Baltimore come to an end, know how I have appreciated your unending support (at work and at play, in love and loss), your prayers, love, and friendship.. and as always, I welcome any prayers for the quickly approaching transition into the next city, the next hospital, the maintenance of the relationships I've formed in Baltimore, and of those to come.

From my very emotion-filled heart
upon the roof-deck,
laura