Jackie and I were in a small group together, and I always kind of viewed her like a little sister. A very little sister. She has come to me for advice about everything from dating, to choosing a career, to cooking on a budget, to establishing a budget, to deciding whether to lead a small group.
Today, she sent me the following email. Short, but sweet, and so meaningful and appreciated:
I'm sad that you're leaving New York, but I am also glad that you're prioritizing spending more time with family over your job :D You made a great choice.
Jackie
I'm sad that I'm leaving New York, too. I'm sad that I'm leaving behind so very many dear friends who are like family.
At the same time, I know it's right to prioritize my family over my job (although, in the end, it seems that I got the dream job I've wanted all along after all, just in a place I never imagined going to). It is a great choice--but no one has ever phrased it that way to me before, and the affirmation is encouraging.
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