Friday, May 3, 2013

A Long Good-Bye

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Today I was driving through a parking lot and saw a couple by their cars hugging.  Not your regular, quick hug, but a hard hug, one that lasted and lasted.  When I passed them they had stepped apart, they were looking different directions and both had the “try not to cry” look on their faces.  

This was good-bye, somebody was leaving, and for a long time.  This made me think of my friends who have had their loved ones leave recently, especially Jennie.

I like the welcome home hugs and tears a lot better. 

Strangers in the parking lot, even though you didn’t cry, I cried for you and wish you a quick return to each other.

Jennie and my other military friends, I am sending you a hard hug.

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