After being together so much of the last week and a half, we gathered at Jeannie's this evening for a supper of homemade tamales. I cherish having all my family around me, and the good-natured bantering that goes on - even all the noise of the kids trying to jump on Joe at the same time. Finally it was time to go as Ara had to leave for the airport at 8:30 pm, and Mike & family are leaving early in the morning for their flight back to NY.
I made it to about the end of the lane from Jeannie's house before the tears started to fall.
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For all your bluster, you're just an old softie! Parting is such sweet sorrow.
ReplyDeleteaw... I know the feeling. What a beautiful family you have ;)
ReplyDeleteYou have a lovely family... loved all the photos but my favorite was the one with just you and your 4 kids. I know the feeling of "goodbye"... so it's good you have the memories.
ReplyDeleteYou have made such wonderful memories this Christmas. I think the older we get the harder the goodbyes get because we don't know what tomorrow brings. Your post helps us remember that we need to love and cherish each moment we have with loved ones.
ReplyDeleteYes, Gypsy. It's a bum deal, isn't it? How the joy and happiness ends with the sorrow of parting. But all of you will always share the memories. So it's a win after all.
ReplyDeleteWe, your followers know exactly how you're feeling. Our hearts are with you!
Family is oh so important and when you are away from them there is a feeling of emptiness.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a great time with all the kids. Tears at missing them are okay; it's always easier to be the one leaving than the one that is staying behind but you will have lots of good memories to think about and plan your next get-together.
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