Goodbye So Soon?
7-25-13
It's 5:30 am...I woke up from a dream I had. We were saying our goodbyes with the children and when Tatiana and I said goodbye, we both erupted in tears. While I don't know if that would be her reaction, it could very well be mine. In just about an hour we will say our goodbyes to the kids. (As we will be on our excursion all day and leave for the airport very early tomorrow morning.) Honestly, I don't want to leave. I can't imagine never seeing these kids again. Or the idea that they may not be here if I do return. I have fallen in love with these precious children. I sit here with tears in my eyes as I think about leaving them. I know it's going to be a rough goodbye, but it's going to be even worse when I return home. I know my arms will ache to hold Roy, Erika, Ethan, Sarita, or any of the sweet babies here. When I'm outside enjoying an afternoon swimming or playing tag, I'll miss Axel's teasing laugh or Tatiana's bright smile. I'll miss Kendall's chubby cheeks and sweet giggle. When I see baby laundry hanging out on a clothesline, I'll miss sitting in my favorite rocking chair everyday and wondering if it's dry yet. I'll miss the precious Tia's who spend so much time in loving care with these children. I'll miss Tim, Dena, Helen, and all the staff of Hogar De Vida, saying a bright good morning to me and hugging me as if I was their own child. I'll miss the team members whom I have grown so close to over this past week. (All of whom live in Texas.) I'll miss the mountains, the rain, the early morning birds, the solitude, and my rocking chair.(I really need to get myself one of these!) I'll miss every part of this place. God has taught me so many things through this trip and I know He placed me here for many reasons. I know it will be very difficult for me when I leave this place. But remembering each smiling face here at Hogar De Vida, and talking with God about them will help me through it. Words cannot describe how much I've come to love this place. (Despite the tarantellas and
giant beetles..)
It's 5:30 am...I woke up from a dream I had. We were saying our goodbyes with the children and when Tatiana and I said goodbye, we both erupted in tears. While I don't know if that would be her reaction, it could very well be mine. In just about an hour we will say our goodbyes to the kids. (As we will be on our excursion all day and leave for the airport very early tomorrow morning.) Honestly, I don't want to leave. I can't imagine never seeing these kids again. Or the idea that they may not be here if I do return. I have fallen in love with these precious children. I sit here with tears in my eyes as I think about leaving them. I know it's going to be a rough goodbye, but it's going to be even worse when I return home. I know my arms will ache to hold Roy, Erika, Ethan, Sarita, or any of the sweet babies here. When I'm outside enjoying an afternoon swimming or playing tag, I'll miss Axel's teasing laugh or Tatiana's bright smile. I'll miss Kendall's chubby cheeks and sweet giggle. When I see baby laundry hanging out on a clothesline, I'll miss sitting in my favorite rocking chair everyday and wondering if it's dry yet. I'll miss the precious Tia's who spend so much time in loving care with these children. I'll miss Tim, Dena, Helen, and all the staff of Hogar De Vida, saying a bright good morning to me and hugging me as if I was their own child. I'll miss the team members whom I have grown so close to over this past week. (All of whom live in Texas.) I'll miss the mountains, the rain, the early morning birds, the solitude, and my rocking chair.(I really need to get myself one of these!) I'll miss every part of this place. God has taught me so many things through this trip and I know He placed me here for many reasons. I know it will be very difficult for me when I leave this place. But remembering each smiling face here at Hogar De Vida, and talking with God about them will help me through it. Words cannot describe how much I've come to love this place. (Despite the tarantellas and
giant beetles..)
Some beautiful kiddos:)
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