Monday, May 05, 2008
Goodbyes
As I sat on the couch watching my parents love on my girls and my niece as tears streamed down all their faces, I couldn't help but do the same. The cries were heart wrenching, and there was nothing for me to do except cudlle those sweet little girls and offer words of love. My parents drove off at 6 this morning, and it all just hit me. I am not going to see my mom, my best friend, for 2 months. And then I will only see her for a wedding. I see my Mom daily and talk to her multiple times. This will be difficult. But then I realized that everything about my life is difficult at this moment. As I was reading the Word this morning, I saw loads of encouragment and details of this life not being easy. But the rewards will be so great. And knowing that we were in some way responsible for spreading the Message is just indescribable. So, I think I too am going to crawl up in my Father's lap and cry. Then I will suck it up and move forward. I WILL be positive. I WILL be upbeat and happy. I WILL make the most of whatever we are in the midst of. I WILL continue this race. And I WILL WIN!!
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I know the feeling... missing your parents. The only way I get through it is once a day I will call and talk to my Mom. I tell her everything that has happened that day. You know... the highlights. It is amazing how just by doing that, you feel like they are still with you. It gives some comfort. I will pray for you.
Adam D.
Yes you will make it through. You will see your mom again...it will just be a long few months. You know how close I am to my mom. When we moved to Kerrville it was really hard. I do admit she got to come visit. But you will get your best friend back soon. Well to you and her it won't be soon enough but you know what I mean. Your Heavenly Father can be your best friend to.
What a beautiful relationship you and your mom have! I too am so very close to my mom. I do not know how I would handle being apart from her.
Sounds as if the Lord is trying to use this difficult time for you to just be drawn to him and he wants you to cry out all the fears and unknowns you have even though he already knows.
Keep your chin up and remember just how much Jesus loves you and only wants the best for you.
I am praying for peace and comfort for you.
It is gonna be hard, Steph!! But it will go by sooooo fast. I mean, look at Josh, he was gone for 15 months!! We all had such a hard time with him leaving....but it went by sooooo quick!! You have Cameron and those girls to keep your mind off of it. 2 months!! Come on, you can do this, Steph!! It will be hard, but YOU (being the strongest person I know) CAN DO THIS!!
I really need to make a trip to San Angelo SOON!! I wanna see your house and your girls and YOU....of course!! Luv ya, Steph!!
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