They are such a bummer.
In our family, they are a regular way of life. We are saying goodbye to a husband or Daddy every few months with only a promise of emails, a video chat every few weeks, and maybe a call or two. I’d like to say that I’m used to it and, on some level, I think that is true. But that doesn’t make it easier.
We all have goodbyes in our life on any given day. Our family may have a few more than most, but we all have them. For me, I find that taking the focus off the goodbye and to the upcoming hello is the best way to move forward. After a day or two of moping and chocolate, of course. 🙂
Hellos are so much more pleasant to think about… I can’t keep him from leaving, but I can turn my perspective forward and think about how amazing it will be to have him home. And often I think the goodbyes give me so much more to be thankful for.
What is your favorite (or least favorite!) thing about goodbyes?
Crystal Rae says
Least favorite is that you can’t see their face as often as you may like. Favorite part, well… i don’t really have a favorite part. LOL
Autumn Kinsey says
Yes, we spend lots of time sending pictures, but we can’t get too many back!