A sad heart

My heart is so sad right now. I found out today that the store I worked at while Bryant was at seminary is closing in 20 days. My emotions are actually off the charts and my heart is sad. I was trying to put into words to a friend what this place meant to me and I couldn't. I don't know if I would ever enjoy working there now as much as I did then because all the people are different, but it's the memories of that place. As my friend said, it was the constant for almost 2 years while our world was changing everyday at seminary. I met wonderful people there that I am still in contact with a few years later. I actually called the manager today to see if I could come down to help close the store. I know that sounds crazy, but I need to be there for the closure of the place. I need it for me. I closed a store on internship in Michigan so I know how it goes, but the emotion I'm feeling this time is different. I love that place. I love the people I met there more. I'm going to take some quiet time today to see if I feel in my heart I should really go. My wonderful friend has agreed to help take care of Martin if I do decide I want to work for a few days. I'm glad she understands. We'll see what God says, but right now my heart is saying go and put a period on the end of a wonderful part of your life. You can always look back and read through the memories again, but I think I need to do this.