When They Say Goodbye...
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Nov 4, 2009 4:36 am
Mood: Sorrowful,
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Saying "Goodbye" to loved ones, for an extended period of time, has to be the hardest thing for a person to do. We seem to take for granted sometimes, having our loved ones present in our lives, on a daily basis. My son and I share a very close bond as each other was all we had, for most of his life. Then, he met a wonderful girl and got married. Well, I didn't feel like I'd lost him, rather I felt like I was gaining a daughter, as Kim is the most loving, kind, and thoughtful girl my son could have chosen, and I've always shared in their joy. We've done so many things together, in the course of their 10-year marriage, including being present for the birth of my two grandchildren. What a blessing it has been to be a part of them, to watch them grow up, and partake of their lives.
But, now my son has informed me that he's taking his family and moving to Kentucky. It appears that this move will happen very soon. I felt like my heart was ripped from my chest and it was difficult to stop the tears, my next breath didn't seem to come. Of course, I understand their dilemma, Kim was laid off from her job, my son's hours were cut, and there's very little prospect for work here in our area. They're going to have to leave their house behind, along with family and friends. My son's been offered a job at a prison, making a good salary, with benefits, including health insurance for his family. Kim's parents live there and are offering them their 4-bedroom home, so that they can downsize for their retirement.
So, you'd think I would be happy for them, right? You'd think that in wanting the best for your children, I'd feel blessed that they'll be able to do better there, right? That I'd be glad to have my grandkids get to know and love their other grandparents, right? That I'd be willing to accept that this is God's plan for their future, right?
WRONG!!! When they say goodbye, it will be the hardest day of my life. When they say goodbye, I won't feel blessed or joyful. When they say goodbye, a part of me will go with them and I don't know if I will feel complete again. They've been such an important part of my every day that something will always seem to be missing. When they say goodbye, even God's perfect Will for them won't console me. I dread for that day to come, although I know it is, and very soon. I covet your prayers.
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