No matter how hard things get out there, how tight our finances, how challenging the stuff of life is, the hardest part always happens right here. In driveways and airport entrances, choking back tears and wiping noses, the goodbyes we say on the day that we take off are always the hardest part of my life and work at the moment.
The last time we said these goodbyes, I had no idea it would be such a long time before we got back. I don’t expect it to be nearly as long before we’re back again this time, but the leaving is nevertheless hard.
We take off this afternoon and will arrive in Cape Town in the morning on the 5th. Please say a prayer for safe travels, peaceful transitions and happy Bears, and especially for my Mom and Dad and our goodbyes.
xCC
P.S. I might be able to catch you during our long layover in London…if not, I’ll catch you on the Southern side!
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Good-byes are always so hard — no matter how far you are going. In your case, you’re going a LONG way. Yet you all – all your family members – and of course your little family – are all under the shadow of His wings. Safe travels to you.
Thank you, Susan! I hope you have seen the post where your well wishes became a reality! We were really blessed and the goodbyes were a little easier this time. We were under the shadow of His wings indeed!
Safe and easy travels to your family, my sweet friend. XOXXO
THANK YOU!!
You will all be peaceful, safe and protected. How can you not be being held in His hands? Enjoy the journey with its experiences and feelings. See you soon in South Africa. I bless you all.
Thank you, Christina! I certainly look forward to seeing you and Jack in person when it is possible!! Can’t wait!
Best wishes and lots of prayers for you all to have a safe travel back to SA. I have had a few of those tearful airport good-byes myself but I was always a days travel from my family and was blessed to see them more often than you are able to see yours. I will keep you in my prayers that all goes well. Much love to you and yours!
Thanks so much for those prayers, Natasha! I think you’ve already seen the post that they were definitely answered! Being away from family is hard no matter the distance, I’m sure! Hope your year is getting off to a good start — much love to you!
Covering you with prayer for safe travels. Smile:-) Best, Vicki
Thank you Vicki! Those prayers were indeed answered — I hope you’ve seen the post saying so. I am so thankful folks were praying for us — I don’t know why I’m so surprised the prayers were answered! We really had an amazing trip. Thank you!
Biggest hug. I love you.
Thank you sweet Pammy. Love you!