Betsi

[Blueyes]

Thank you for checking on me Gayle. I really am ok, if that means that I'm still breathing We said our good-byes today. They have to be at DFW at 6:30 in the morning, so are staying in a nearby hotel to take the shuttle. It will take them 25 hours to get there The good-byes weren't too terrible, I just kept telling the little boys how much fun they would have living over there. Of course we were cracking jokes the whole time... that's just how we handle things But the truth is, I feel like my heart and stomach has been slashed to bits.

I'll be alright, I'm a tough old broad

[paula1961]

Oh my goodness! I must have missed something. Betsi..did your son and dil leave today? I will say a prayer for you and Mike. I can't even imagine how you must feel. Hugs to you.........I know you must be so sad.

[Blueyes]

Yes Paula, they will be missionaries in the Philippines. My son, dil, and all three of my grandchildren.

[gja1000]

I know you are just miserable. I've been thinking of you all day. Will they have any kind of Internet access over there? I hope so! My mom has a friend whose daughter and sil are missionaries in Africa. All 3 of her grandchildren have been born in the bush over there. they come home though about once a year.

[Blueyes]

They have internet service most of the time. The electricity isn't real dependable. It will just be a huge adjustment for us all.

[Blueyes]

Two weeks is a long time for me to go without seeing them, so it's really hard. There's just something about those little bony arms and legs tangled up with you at night

[DianaB]

Oh Betsi, I bet that today was hard for you. You poor girl. I'm so glad that you got to spend some time with them before they left....I bet you treasured every second of it too.

The internet won't be the same as having them there with you but at least they can see Grandma and still know who she is!! Hugs, Betsi