Preparations - The Said and Unsaid

So, it's July, and I leave the States on August 25. Six weeks, roughly. And I have done all the very important things: rented my condo, bought my ticket to France, let everyone know that I am leaving...oops, not quite. Haven't told my boss yet, plan to, but haven't yet. I want to time it so that he has time to deal, but not enough time to stew. Actually I have two bosses I need to reveal my plans to, and lots of other people at work too, but I will try and intuit the best path when the time comes. Presently, knowing that my boss has his entire family in town next week, I plan to tell him the week after. Hopefully, a month's notice will be generous for them, but not impossible for me to deal with.

If I haven't told anyone at work (but I do have one confidante there, happily, who has kept me sane), I've told everyone else I work with, and, most importantly, with everyone at my church, where I am an active participant in many activities. I've also shared the news (early on) with my volunteer board, where I was on the path to become President, but did my part by trying to identify a worthy successor. I've told my former colleagues and friends, and of course, my family, who were instrumental in making me believe this was something to pursue NOW. They have been wonderfully supportive, in fact, everyone has! Thank you to all my wonderful friends and family, you will be my inspiration on this next chapter of my life.