Goodbyes: Not for me

So yesterday I had to say goodbye to my friend Katie and her boys. I will included Spencer in that group. I would have to say it was one of the hardest goodbyes I have ever had to do. The evening was nice. I had the chance to cook them one last meal which I loved. I made one of their favorites Manicotti and Ceaser Salad. With Blondie's as a dessert. For those who know Katie, knows she is in a competition, she was a good girl and passed on the dessert. She had fresh strawberries instead. It was a very nice dinner. The best part was getting to enjoy the boys one more time in my home. I loved when they were just playing and laughing because that is the thing I want to remember most about them. I loved the fact that Parker and Reid felt so welcome to come into my home, just play and be themselves. I didnt want the evening to end but knew it would have to. I made Katie get one more picture with me even though we both were looking our finest. I promised her that I would keep that picture in hiding. We then got pictures of "Baby" Ross, Parker, and Reid toghter. Parker grabbed both their hands to hold during the picture and smiled. I will miss his energetic spirit. I cannot wait to get the pictures developed to post them. After, we got done with the pictures it was time to say goodbye. That is when my tears came. I tried to hold them back but as soon as I hugged Parker there was no way I could hold them back. It seemed just like yesterday I was rushing to the hospital to visit that little boy and now he is this big 3 year old giving me a big hug to say goodbye. Then it was onto Reid who is one the sweetest natured little boys I have ever met. I gave Katie a hug and said goodbye. I dont think she will ever know how much she helped me grow spirtual. She was such a great example to me, the light of Christ shined through her. I think that is what I am going to miss the most. Man she will be a hard visiting teaching companion to top. Anyway, I am not good at goodbyes I think it is because I never had to do it that much in my life. I wish I could be stronger but I guess it has to be normal to miss the ones who helped you so much.