Farewell at lunchtime today to a friend I've not known for very long at all.
Farewell this evening to one of the chaplains who I've known for somewhat longer.

Doesn't get any easier. Indeed parting seems to become ever more of an exquisite pain as I get older. Joy at the memories, sadness at the separation. But surely life's been enriched by knowing both of these people. I can only hope they feel the same way in return rather than 'phew - glad to move on'.

Safe travelling and take care.