Didnt know saying goodbye can be so hard

Seasons come and seasons go but You remain the same. So thankful Dada God is my ROCK and He never changes.

Transitions can be real tough. Never knew saying goodbye can be so difficult. Sometimes you never know how much you love/ treasure people and how much you are loved / treasured until you leave.

Have had many people leave, good friends to other churches, overseas etc. Most of the time I had been on the other end. Having to adjust my life after they leave. Missing them. Walking up the stairs to church knowing things are not the same without them. Walking into the church feeling that something is missing. Had it for the last 5-6 years???

Sure strange that now its my turn. Saying goodbye. Seeing the emotions. That moment of sadness. That moment of "not again?". That moment of "Why??". Sudden gestures of good byes - seeing the missing already in the eyes. Makes me feel sad too. Never knew it could be so hard.

Have sang this when my friends have left... now's my turn...

"Packing up the dreams God planted
In the fertile soil of you
Can’t believe the hopes he’s granted
Means a chapter in your life is through
But we’ll keep you close as always
It won’t even seem you’ve gone’
cause our hearts in big and small ways
Will keep the love that keeps us strong

Chorus:
And friends are friends forever
If the Lord’s the Lord of them
And a friend will not say never’
cause the welcome will not end
Though it’s hard to let you go
In the Father’s hands we know
That a lifetime’s not too long to live as friends.

With the faith and love God’s given
Springing from the hope we know
We will pray the joy you’ll live in
Is the strength that now you show
But we’ll keep you close as always
It won’t even seem you’ve gone’
cause our hearts in big and small ways
Will keep the love that keeps us strong"

Seasons come and go but You remain the same. Thankful that amidst all these. You are here. Trusting you will keep the friendships. Trusting that I'm making the right move. Trusting that you will take care of everything!

Love. What a strong emotion. What a deep longing. What deep ties and bonds. Many times, inexplicable.