36: Packing Memories, Unpacking Emotions

CHAPTER 36: Packing Memories, Unpacking Emotions

QUOTE: “There is always a sadness about packing. I guess you wonder if where you're going is as good as where you've been.” ― Richard Proenneke

LESSON: Letting Go to Move Forward

SYNOPSIS: As I packed away our life in Panama, each item became a reminder of the experiences and memories I shared with Pierre. With eighty boxes shipped to Pierre’s farm, I focused on planning a fresh start in China, even as Olivier began to hesitate. Despite Olivier’s internal conflict, I pushed forward, driven by my desire to heal and grow through this new chapter. On the day of departure, Pierre accompanied us to the airport, and the farewell was tinged with unresolved emotions. While Emilie’s excitement buoyed my spirits, Olivier’s quiet reluctance mirrored the complexities of leaving behind the familiar for an uncertain future.