Farewell
Just rip my heart out and stomp on it. These two are journeying to Bellingham, WA where our son has a teacher assistantship and will work on a masters. It is SOOOOO far away. This is the son we almost lost in a terrible accident ten years ago. Moses is actually his dog, but ended up here at Shiloh. Their parting was gut wrenching. That bulldog knew it was their final farewell, as he is nearing the end of his earthly years.
Farewell is defined in Webster's as meaning to get along well. Ha, fare thee well! These two will get along well, even after a ten day road trip to their new home.
Scripturally speaking these two verses speak to how we should say farewell.
All these are the tribes of Israel, the twelve tribes. And this is what their father said to them as he blessed them, blessing each one with his own special farewell blessing. Genesis 49:28
When our time was up, they escorted us out of the city to the docks. Everyone came along-men, women, and children. They made a farewell party of the occasion! We all kneeled together on the beach and prayed. Acts 21:5-6
The truth be told, I was crying too hard to kneel in the driveway and pray. I looked at my husband and said, "What was I thinking being so supportive of this decision. I should have raised a stink!" Our son looked at me and said, "Mama, I know how much you love me and that means so much. Thanks for wanting us to be happy." And I do. Fair well my son!
