The day that I have been dreading finally came. The Kretschmers had to leave for North Carolina today, so we got together at their hotel to say our goodbyes last night.
I knew way before we got here, that we would only have six months together...but it came too soon, still. They had been here six years, and it was time for them to move on to something new.
Something you'll notice in these pics, is that for a bunch of sad people...we sure look pretty happy. This is so typical of Julia. You can't be down for long when you are around her. Her sunny disposition is contagious. I know she will be happy no matter where she goes, even if it is so hard for her to leave her beloved Okinawa.
But even though I have a smile on my face here, my heart was hurting SO much! When I see Julia on Facebook, I'll just pretend she's still here.
I can still close my eyes...and these two are toddlers again!
And of course, the boys are unfazed. (A new bed to jump on? Woohoo!)
Goodbyes are so hard. In order to make it bearable, I have to remind myself that if I hadn't moved to wherever I am, I never would have met all the wonderful people I have such a hard time leaving when it's time to go. The hope is, that you will mean enough to the ones you care about, that they will want to make the effort to keep you in their lives. In the military community, there's always the hope that a PCS* will bring you together again...even if it is half way across the world...and only for six months.
We love you, Kretschmers. God be with you till we meet again.
Fair Winds and Following Seas...
(And don't worry, as long as I'm here on this island, I'll send you all of your old favorites, anytime you want!)
*PCS: Permanent Change of Station orders...a big move.
I knew way before we got here, that we would only have six months together...but it came too soon, still. They had been here six years, and it was time for them to move on to something new.
Something you'll notice in these pics, is that for a bunch of sad people...we sure look pretty happy. This is so typical of Julia. You can't be down for long when you are around her. Her sunny disposition is contagious. I know she will be happy no matter where she goes, even if it is so hard for her to leave her beloved Okinawa.
But even though I have a smile on my face here, my heart was hurting SO much! When I see Julia on Facebook, I'll just pretend she's still here.
I can still close my eyes...and these two are toddlers again!
And of course, the boys are unfazed. (A new bed to jump on? Woohoo!)
Goodbyes are so hard. In order to make it bearable, I have to remind myself that if I hadn't moved to wherever I am, I never would have met all the wonderful people I have such a hard time leaving when it's time to go. The hope is, that you will mean enough to the ones you care about, that they will want to make the effort to keep you in their lives. In the military community, there's always the hope that a PCS* will bring you together again...even if it is half way across the world...and only for six months.
We love you, Kretschmers. God be with you till we meet again.
Fair Winds and Following Seas...
(And don't worry, as long as I'm here on this island, I'll send you all of your old favorites, anytime you want!)
*PCS: Permanent Change of Station orders...a big move.
1 comment:
i can't beleive we are really gone! LOL! I keep thinking i am on vacation! i'll let you know when i need my oki chocs & treats! LOL! The 6 months just went by waaaaaay tooo fast! it seems like yesterday we were rockin out in the aisle of the 100 yen store and a month ago i was taking the girls to sea World!!!!! I would have sooo loved to have spent the summer with you since i don't work when school isn't in!! Have a blast for me and your blogs will help me from being toooo homesick for my little island of no worries!!! Miss you Carrie!!!
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