Two Different Emotions
1: I am not good at goodbyes.
It’s hard and I get a lump in my throat that won’t go away until I let a couple of tears go. I always feel a little stupid, and over emotional, but I can’t help it. It was a little sad saying goodbye to my “work mom” who made me cookies for my last day, and had tears in her eyes as she walked away after our last goodbye hug. We had a special bond, I think because I’m the same age as her daughter who lives states away. Whatever it was, we got along great, she treated me really well, and I liked being around her.
I’ve been accused of being too sensitive, and maybe I am. I can’t help it. I get really attached to people, and friendships, and I really don’t like to say goodbye. It’s hard for me to walk away and let go, easily, and without feeling a little sad. Even in movies, I can’t stand watching people part paths, I cry every time. That’s why I have to turn off “The fox and the hound,” before it’s over- that ending kills me.
2: I’m happy to be home, with my boys. I had signs waiting for me, spelling “welcome home mama” with sunshines, and the letter “A” over and over. (that’s all Aiden can spell right now) I have a renewed sense of purpose here, and lots of plans. It’s good.
Are you good at saying goodbye?
July 17th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Oh, please. I am the worst!!!!you know that I start crying the day before.
You are not too sensitive. God gave some of us the freedom of our emotions and that is the way we are made. I would not change it at all. Yes, it hurts sometimes really bad, but also we get really happy and truly can rejoice with others in happy times also. We can empathize with others and be used by God in many ways. Your sweet heart is a gift from God. Those precious people you worked with will forever remember you as real and that they were loved by you without a doubt. and that’s worth it.
I love you and want to ry right now !!!!
July 17th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
I usually cry before or after. I get terribly depressed right before. I have a hard time letting go.
I’m also too sensitive.
Best wishes for this new time period!
July 17th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
No, I do not like goodbyes. I still do not like that you guys are so far away but I am glad that we are able to stay in touch.
July 17th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
I am the same way, Kristin. I am moved to tears SO EASILY! It can be embarrassing, but that’s something I’m trying to get over (the embarrassment part). God made us this way!
If you read my blog post about my “work mom” you can bet I’ll be bawling when we part ways. She says she’s retiring in a few years, and that is way too soon! I get attached to people, too, and she is a strong attachment.
I have learned, though seeing many friends leave my office, that it only takes a little bit of effort to stay in touch and keep those friendships. I am blessed to have continued many of them. I hope you will, too.
July 18th, 2008 at 5:40 am
I am TERRIBLE at good-byes. I get so emotionally invested in people. My husband knows this and is SO good and supportive when it’s inevitable. He makes it easier somehow.