Farewell and Hello
Man’s feelings are always purest and most glowing in the hour of meeting and farewell. ~ Jean Paul Ritcher
Two decades and six years ago I waited 40 weeks to meet you for the first time. You were right on time, no delays, no detours, just the pure, glowing, honest first impression. It’s that pure glowing encounter that keeps us coming back for more. It makes us wait up all hours of the night for the back door to latch, or the proverbial text message that I am home safe and sound. I have sat up all night taking temperatures, administering meds, and just holding hands letting you know that we haven’t left your side.
This history allows me to calmly, without tears watch you maneuver through the metal detector and repack your carry on bag. You flash me that pure sincere smile as you head toward your gate. I choke back the tears taking a deep breath and before I can even start to feel sad, a total stranger walks past and says hello. I start to count the hellos and goodbyes just leaving the airport. The couple coming in as I am leaving, the man in the pickup truck next to my Element, and last but not least the lady in the parking booth. What is that song? Oh yea, The Beatles, “You say goodbye and I say hello hello hello.” This is my first hello into the blog world.
February 10th, 2009 at 8:28 am
You have captured beautifully how a mother feels as her children grow up and establish lives of their own. Their independence means we have done our job well, even if it means we can not see them as often as we would like.
Good luck with your new blog. You have a natural talent for writing.
February 10th, 2009 at 9:04 am
Love it! I will check in often. Keep it coming.
February 11th, 2009 at 10:57 am
I could just feel it with you. That smile and wave across the airport. Well done, Mo. Looking forward to more.
February 11th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Wow, i’m so glad that your in my life and able to bless me. I was thinking yesterday about our little dinner we had at the Italian place… it was fun. And you made me scotchguard my new car… it really helps. Miss you a ton.