Goodbyes

I haven't written in a while because I have been busy seeing lots of my parents before they left. I suppose I also haven't felt in the right place emotionally to write anything. I don't feel I can blog about my feelings about mum and dad leaving in detail. I don't think it's fair to them, after all they are doing an amazing thing for God and I wouldn't want to stand in their way. I completely support what they are doing in India in every way.

At the same time I want to acknowledge how it feels to say goodbye to people you love as I'm sure many people go through this at one time or another. So, briefly, I feel sad. I feel sad that we will miss out on so many good times; I have been spoilt having such hands-on parents to help out and do wonderful things with my girls. I feel sad that I won't be able to call when I need help or am feeling lonely. I feel sad about the difficult conversations I have to have with Chloe about them not being around. And I feel sad about how different the girls will be when we next see Mum and Dad.

Having said all of the above, I know I am incredibly blessed to have parents who I have such a good relationship with. I have had several conversations with people who have lost touch with parents or who have had one or more parent pass away. So I know I should count myself blessed. I also hold on to the promise that God works all things for our good.

But I still feel sad and that's ok too..