Bye Bye

Why does the word goodbye carry so much emotion? Sometimes the emotion behind the word holds too much weight to even come out of my mouth.

Since moving away from family and friends I can no longer say goodbye without shedding a tear. The tears may come after the guest is gone but they always come. 

Tonight my mom left and for some reason I really want to be home and close to her. I loved watching Belle run to her and give her kisses and hugs. I could hear the two of them laughing down the hall or Belle babbling to my mom for something she wanted. 

These are the times when living in another country really take a toll on me and my heart. While I believe that what we are doing is right for our family at this moment in time I still long to be close to family. 

Nate and I laughed the other day when we were talking about the future and we referred to living in Tulsa as our dream.... Who would have thought that after all the teenage years of trying to get away and explore that we would dream of returning. 

Homesick in Brazil.

Tchau,

Sara