Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Last day
Today is the last day of my visit with Erika. I can't lie--I'm looking forward to getting home to Glenn, my dog-girls and my house, but it's always so hard leaving my human girl knowing that it could be months before I see her again. On the last day before I leave her, I always think of Laura Ingalls' grandparents and the parents and grandparents of all the pioneers and explorers who expanded and built this country of ours. When they said goodbye to their precious children and grandchildren, it was usually with the almost certain knowledge they would never see them again. How did they stand it? I know I can see Erika again as soon as my work schedule allows and as soon as Christian's reserve for tolerating his mother-in-law builds back up! That's not as good as knowing I'll see her for Sunday dinner would be, but it is far, far better than what Ma and Pa Ingalls' parents knew on their last day together.
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I know that feeling! I have the same feeling every time I leave one of my kids homes - 2 live in different sates that I do - but one lives in France. I see her very 3 years - and leaving always makes me think of what it would be like to know you probably won't see each other again.
I'm glad you know you just need some time - and will visit again soon.
Yeah....good thing there's e-mail, texting, phones...skype. Makes it a little easier.
We know the girls (and Glenn) will be glad to see you.
XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
How can I complain? Compared to your distances from loved one, Daisy and Dianna, my distance from Erika is nothing!
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