Good-Byes

One would think that good-byes would get easier with time, or at least more comfortable. We have found it to be the opposite. Over the past five years we have said a lot of good-byes to a lot of different people and it seems to me that they just get harder with time. We said good-bye to a family tonight that we came out of Egypt with and have mourned and grown with. In just 12 days we will say good-bye to yet another set of friends. Our friends that we have made here in Amman for the most part have been in a state of transition as well, and they will be moving on to other places before we return in January. This life is really hard on the emotions. I am so thankful for these wonderful people who have seen me through one of the darkest times of my life and loved me despite my poor attitude and disposition. I am also thankful that my girls still don't really understand what good-bye means. Who knows when or if Kaylee will ever get to see Micah, Kinzi, or Chase again, but their friendships have been a true blessing to us and our little girl. Not to mention the seragant aunts, uncles, and grandparents that have treated us like a family while we've lived an ocean away from our own. We are all very excited about returning to America and being near family and friends, but at the same time we are a little sad to say good-bye to those who have been walking with us through this journey. We have had a lot of really sad good-byes but in another light we have been blessed by a lot of incredible people and relationships. I guess I just wanted to give a shout out to all those who have invested in our lives over the years, and let them know that they are both appreciated and missed. It has just been an interesting evening of reflection and I wanted to share it with you.