Yesterday proved to be one of the hardest days so far. We had to say Goodbye to the kids teachers, and friends. I was so anxious all morning absolutely dreading picking Pajha up because I knew that this would be the last time that we would see her teachers and friends. I ran around all morning getting last minute things... cards, gifts, etc. I got each of her friends a cute bracelet with BFF on it and a little card to explain to them what that meant. I was crying before I even hit the door of the school. As I walked in I was greeted by her teachers who were already tearing up. Pajha passed her gifts out and then a few of her closest friends came out to say Goodbye. While Pajha was hugging her friend Julie she was saying to her "Now this bracelet is a promise that we will be friends forever okay?". Her "boyfriend" Leo came out to receive his gift and gave Pajha a big hug and a kiss on the hand, how sweet! Pajha held it together pretty good, until Mrs. Lucia walked us to the door. They hugged and hugged and hugged for what seemed like an eternity, both of them crying, me sobbing so bad my nose was running. Finally we walk out, make it as far as the gate and Pajha completely broke down. She was crying so hard, which of course made my already sobbing state to a very dramatic I can't even breathe state. We just sat there hugging and crying for a while as parents coming to pick up their children passed us wondering what the heck was going on. When I felt I could drive safely we left. She cried for another 20 minutes telling me over and over that she doesn't want to go to America anymore. She wants to stay here. You have to remember we have been here since she was one, so this is all she really knows. It was horrible so it was nice to pick up Peyton who is happy as can be about leaving. We said Goodbye to his friends who are already planning a trip to California to visit sometime next year and that was it. It was finally over with. It was harder than I imagined and I imagined it to be pretty dang hard, but we survived and we are okay. Tonight I say Goodbye to my friends. ROUGH. I think by the time I get to Utah I will be so emotionally drained I might sleep for a week.
Like a waterfall in slow motion, Part One
3 years ago
6 comments:
When Cameron and I moved back to Utah from Arizona 4 1/2 years ago I bawled and bawled when I had to check him out from school, it wasn't that I didn't want to come home, it was just that he had learned so much from her and it was his first teacher and I was just an emotional wreck! Love you guys!
I am sure saying bye to your friends will be hard, but thank goodness for facebook and blogs- Cyprus wont see so far away!
I am sorry to hear about how hard it's been to leave. I think you are probably already here in SLC or almost here. I hope your trip was good and you better get some rest so we can hang out while you are here. Take care...
When exactly will you be here? I bet it is hard to say goodbye. I hate moving my kids, it sucks. They bounce back really easy though so that is good. I can't wait to see you! I love ya. Lins
I cried just reading about you crying. That is truly one of the things that gets my heart the most...my kids pain (physical or emotional). I would rather take it all on me than watch them go through it. It's obvious that you are the same way. I'm sorry that you guys had to go through that:(
I can't imagine having to say goodbye to my friends, my kids' friends and leave behind my life. You are a strong woman and you will make many more wonderful friends as time goes on. We're excited to have you back in the states!!
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