We all travelled home on Sunday for a farewell lunch for Pops. Tomorrow he leaves for three months volunteering in Palestine with
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Language was inadequate, after all. One used the same words for a parting which might be for years... as one did for an overnight business trip. She put her arms tightly around him and said, 'Goodbye, my love.' Mollie Panter-Downes Goodbye, my love in Good Evening, Mrs Craven: The wartime stories of Mollie Panter-Downes
He's only going for three months the words the same as usual when we say goodbye after a family weekend but the tears and the longer, tighter hug spoke of a different au revoir.
I like this A A Milne quote; “How lucky I am, to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”
ReplyDeleteLilac - Oh that's a lovely quote - thank you for sharing.
DeleteGosh, that really is lovely.
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ReplyDeleteHow very brave of your Pops: I wish him an incredible time and a safe return.
ReplyDeleteTonia - Thank you. He's arrived so the first small step has been taken.
DeleteSafe journey to Pops and here's hoping the days on the calendar pass by as quickly as can be.
ReplyDeleteDarlene - Thank you. I think we might be hoping they pass quickly whilst he'll be savouring every moment.
DeleteJust wanted to pop back and say I think of you every time I hear the news now, what a great thing he is doing.
ReplyDeleteLilac - Oh how thoughtful. He's arrived and been let in and now with the whole group in Jerusalem before going off to the city where he'll be based.
DeleteJust right, Dear, thanks for finding the quote - mother
ReplyDeletemother - so pleased you found a way to comment. Somehow it's fitting that this is the first time.
DeleteWhat a wonderful adventure - I'm sure he'll have lots of stories to tell.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for his safety!
Anbolyn - Thank you. We've received his first email and yes so many tales and he's only just arrived.
DeleteGood luck to him and I know you will be thinking of him the whole time. Such a wonderful quote to start out this blog post. It's hard to say good-bye to our loved ones.
ReplyDeleteSunday - Thank you & with the wonders of email, text & Skype we really do get to stay in touch.
DeleteThank you Pops. xx
ReplyDeleteAnna - What a lovely thought you've just shared. Thank you
DeleteCourage. I feel I lack it myself sometimes, and so admire it in others. You must be proud. Bx
ReplyDeleteBelinda - Yes so proud of him always. Do we gain courage when we find something truly to be passionate about, or that stirs strong feelings in us?
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