There are a lot of hard things in life. I believe though, saying goodbye to my family for nine straight months is up at the top of that list. As the second day of launch started, I thought I could be ok with it. Take my next step in my faith without fear of what’s to come and to trust that He would take care of my family (as I’m going have limited contact with them). I couldn’t have been more wrong, but how can a person even prepare to say goodbye to people who have been with you, supported you, and shared so many memories for years and years of your life?
As I said goodbye, a quote came to mind that I hadn’t thought of in a long time. Not since I had read Winnie the Pooh books as a child and it goes like this, “If there ever comes a time when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart and I’ll stay there forever.” I may not be able to physically see them but I know that I continually have their support, love, and especially their prayers. I pray that these goodbyes will lead to good hellos.
