Goodbyes

Sometimes your life is blessed by the people who are placed in it without you even expecting it.

This statement holds true to me, personally. 

How unbelievably privileged am I to have people in my life who make it so hard to say goodbye to? I'm no stranger to saying goodbye to people who mean the world to me. 


Yes, it's sad. Yes, it's hard. No, it never gets any easier. 

(Ignore me as I ramble for a paragraph) Now...I'm no stranger to shedding tears either. Do I like crying?-No. I d e s p i s e it. God specifically created us with emotions. Therefore, I must suck it up & realize that sometimes it's okay to show some of those. Crying will probably take place, but why do I look at that as a sign of weakness? I'm dumb.


I'm on this whole learning walk of "I'm not in charge & I must put faith in Christ and know that He is doing what is right." I trust Him. I know He's doing what is perfect, that doesn't stop me from wondering why certain people have been placed in my life. It doesn't stop me from wondering why certain people live so far away. 


In my selfish human ways I really want these people to live next door to me; but that's not reality.


No matter how long, how short, or how brief these people's visits are...it never ever makes those goodbyes any easier. I think part of the reason they're difficult is because you never know when you'll see that person again. 


I'm going to look at sad goodbyes as a blessing. They are, in disguise. 

Let's be honest, it sucks. But...they will be back before you know it. 

Bittersweet feelings...Not too fun, but life isn't always chocolate & lollipops. :) 


-Hayley