KC gave stickers and hugs to Uncle Jonny and Auntie Sarah before Auntie Sarah left for work. When we left, KC continued to wave and yell, "Goodbye, Uncle Jonny! See you later!" even when we could no longer see his solitary figure standing in front of his house.
What nearly made me lose what little composure I had was Tiffany hugging her brother goodbye and breaking into tears. I could swear I saw moisture in Jon's eyes as well. Tif drove talking to us with her throat choked with tears. It was so hard to leave. But the three of us were leaving together. I was imagining that it must have been even harder for Jon to suddenly be left all alone. I was glad that Mungo would be keeping him company.
This was such a precious time because Jon would be starting a new job next week and going to a conference this weekend. He and Sarah have a busy life. We were able to grab a few precious days and fill it with all the joyous memories that we are still savoring.
Here are photos Jon took last night when we went for our last evening walk near their home. I know KC will truly miss these walks with Mungo that ended at a children's park close to Jon and Sarah's home.
Jon says this is one of his favorite photos of me. I'm not smiling and don't look my best, but surely it's what I was feeling last night and right now.
I can understand why it is his favorite picture of you. You appear very natural, real.
ReplyDeleteSaying good-bye is hard. Hold close those precious memories you just made.
ReplyDeleteKay, you have such beautiful children. I am so glad they get along and love each other. That's not always the case in many families. (Sibling rivalry)
ReplyDeleteI always hate saying goodbye to my boys, and can imagine how much more difficult it must have been for you since you see your two so much more rarely than I see mine. But what lovely memories you have to sustain you until the next time you see them. That's a lovely photograph of you; it's so great that you publish photographs of yourself so that we can put a face to a name.
ReplyDeleteOh Kay, I also love this photo of you. So easy to identify with. I know how you feel. sigh ...
ReplyDeleteI miss my mom,sis,brother right now so much ! I know exactly how Tiffany must have felt .We get married ,get a new family,have kids but we always carry our childhood days in our hearts...siblings are our first best friends .May God bless all of you.
ReplyDeleteYou look like a very caring and loving mom in this picture...that's what you really are.My regards.
I hope the good memories will sustain you all until the next time you meet.
ReplyDeletefamily is what it's all about. you have a very strong bond despite distances between you. With skype and emails you'll keep in touch until the next trip.
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely picture of you Kay. All the photos are wonderful and I also like the first with the sunset and the darker foreground, and the unmistakable shape of KC and not sure who is with her. Jon is an excellent photographer like his Mom and Dad :)
ReplyDeleteI love that photo too. It's just speaks to so much of what you are feeling.
ReplyDeleteI love that you are going to the the Albuquerque Sunport. A good name for it I'm sure. Lot's of sun out there, so nice to have a port for it.
See you soon.
Yes, the photo is beautiful and says it all. Brought tears to my eyes as I remembered saying goodbye to Kerith and David last year when they came for my birthday. We, too, are widely scattered! Do hold on tight to the beautiful memories. Much love and hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Ahh, a good soft ending, the best kind.
ReplyDeleteI hate goodbyes...
ReplyDeleteParting is such sweet sorrow. What precious time it is when we have our families all together. And how wonderful to see the loved shared between your two children.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful portrait, I think: so much emotion, and you and the evening light are a beautiful combination.
ReplyDeleteLast week the goodbyes were shredding me to pieces, the pain was awful. Maybe one day you'll all live close together again; life's funny.