I knew their seven months in Meitar would go too fast.
I knew the day would come when daughter Naomi, Guy, Dean, Eyal, and Libby would have to return to their home in Bondi, Australia.
So, through my goodbye tears I sat us down for a rare family photo.
I tried to smile; little Libby was more honest in showing her feelings.
And then the family waved and drove away to the airport. . . .
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Faithful readers, thank you for your patience during these months when there was little time for blogging and thanks for looking at dozens of kid photos.
I will now try to get back to finding and posting something (hopefully interesting) about Meitar, the Negev, and Israel every day.
Shabbat shalom to you all.
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Awww... There'll be a next time!
ReplyDeleteA farewell is always a sad moment, Dina, but they sure come back.
ReplyDeleteBittersweet indeed. But how wonderful to have those seven months!
ReplyDeleteThat must have been hard...But you have good memories of the 7 months and luckily there are things like Skype etc.
ReplyDeleteFarewells are always hard.
ReplyDeleteOh Dina...
ReplyDeleteI'm so very sorry. This is really painful. I love those last photos.
I wished I'd gotten a last shot of Keola when we said goodbye to him in Dhaka. Sigh...
How sad for you, but you will be ever with them!
ReplyDeleteI know your pain, and I enjoyed every post about your lovely family.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it passed so quickly! It seems like they only just arrived. I hope Meitar keeps your interest when they're gone.
ReplyDeleteGoodbyes are so hard with those we love! I hope you'll be together again soon, whether in Israel or Australia!
ReplyDeleteWe have enjoyed your time with your family along with you. And we will continue to enjoy and learn from your blog as it continues to enlighten us. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteFarm Gal in VA, USA
My husband returned home from Israel after yom tov. Now I know that in Australia grown men don't cry, but he was weeping bucket loads when the children and grandchildren farewelled him at Tel Aviv airport.
ReplyDeleteStart planning your next trip to Sydney :)
Hugs.
ReplyDeleteso sad for you all Dina. Fran
ReplyDeletegoodbyes are always sad
ReplyDeleteI like Libby's sincere expression, and it is a beautiful family photo. Try to enjoy your time again, I am sure your camera will help a bit!
ReplyDeleteDina, what a lovely, wonderful family. May they continue to bring you blessings in bushels, when both near and far.
ReplyDeleteDear friends, thank you so much for your encouraging words.
ReplyDeleteI just realized that only two of you are friends from the pre-blogging years, but you all feel like real friends.
No matter how long family visit, it's always too short.
ReplyDeleteThrough Virgina's FB post I caught this image and her words. It's a lovely image, of mixed emotions, but one to treasure as a keepsake.
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