She's Home - Aug. 10, 2005
Waiting, waiting, in the big hall
Hats on, elephants in hand
Stomach churching, questions floating
What time will she be here?
Waiting, waiting in the big hall
Check the flight
Check the watch
Make a phone call
How much longer?
Waiting, waiting in the big hall
Fight the emotions
Walk and pray
Look back, look back
Why am I so nervous?
Waiting, waiting in the big hall
Plane has landed
Stand against the wall
A few more minutes to see her face
Will I even recognize her?
Waiting, waiting in the big hall
People walking, swarming
Hugs and kisses and handshakes
Where is she?
Catch my breath, could that be her?
So beautiful, so mature
Smiling, laughing
Holding her tight
Don't cry, don't cry
Walking, walking down the big hall
Toward the door
that opens to the familiar world
of home
Today we picked up our 18 yod from the airport. She was returning from a two month mission trip in Oradea, Romania. The emotions are too big for me to write about in more than snippets and soundbites ... thus the free write above.
I am glad she is home.
-- Cynthia
Comments
Aug. 10, 2005 - emotions
Posted by MaxwellAcademy
How proud and relieved you must be.
Peace,
Dianna
Aug. 11, 2005 - Untitled Comment
Posted by spunkyhomeschool
There you go...making me cry at the library. Egads! I don't even have any tissue.
Oh well it's for a worthwhile cause.
Spunky
Aug. 11, 2005 - So happy for yall!
Posted by Belinda
Cyndi, I know how thrilled yall must be to be back together. And the excitement of everything yall will share over the next several days! May God continue to bless you and your family. Love in Jesus, Belinda
Aug. 11, 2005 - So glad your girl is home!!
Posted by Anonymous
You express yourself so creatively. I am so jealous!! That was simply beautiful!
Now is the time to celebrate and re-connect!! There will be time for anger later.
Had a "good" talk with DH last night I think. First discussion lasted 10 minutes. "I'm bad, your good, I'm doing the best I can, blah, blah, blah, crap!" Snore, snore, snore.... Well, I woke him up and told him I could not stay up one more night, angry. And that I wasn't going to protect him by hiding my anger or tears.
Well, I aired out my grievences... Not that it changed anything.
Tell Katie and them I said, "Hey!"
Aug. 11, 2005 - Now WHY did I show up Anonymous??
Posted by kimbercaldwell
You know that was me, right??
Love ya!
Kimber
Aug. 12, 2005 - Yes that was beautiful!
Posted by lotsapets
It somehow made me think about that day that my young ones might take a first trip somewhere without me. What a myriad of feelings that must be.
Aug. 12, 2005 - Untitled Comment
Posted by HappyApple
I am glad she is home too!
How did her missions trip go?
Love,
Dianna
Aug. 13, 2005 - Reuniting with your children
Posted by UnschoolnMa
is such a roller coaster thing! Glad she is safe, and I bet she has tons of stories to tell you all.
