A Bit of the Other Side

The things "people" say you miss the most when you move are the things you miss.  Birthdays, weddings, funerals... those big moments that you just can't fly home for all the time.  I've been having a bit of a reality check on that this past week.  Things are really moving along on the move front - Jeff's visa FINALLY came in, so now we're just finalizing temporary housing and our stuff will be on a ship headed to our new home in Indo.  It's been so exciting and busy getting ready for this.  Jeff and I had one last weekend away to Vegas while we still have baby-sitters, and we're getting so geared up to start this new chapter of our lives.
In the middle of all of this momentum, my sister has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is scheduled for surgery next week.

And in my head, I realized that these are the moments.  These are things that in 4 or 5 weeks, we're not going to be around for.  I know we can stay in touch and support from afar and all of that rhetoric, but we're not going to be here.  We can't be of help with a physical presence for our family and friends that might just need us.  And that's what's going to be the hardest.  I think I knew, back in the far corners of my mind, that that's what moving meant, but maybe didn't really realize exactly what that might look like until last week.  At least, for the next 4-5 weeks, I'm around and fully present and able to be here for my sister and her family.... prayers and prayers for her!!!!!!!!!!!

                                          My sister and her cute little son, Kace (4 months)