Good mornin'....it's Friday
Well, here I am. Still alive and kickin'....and feeling much better than I did when I wrote you last, just after having to send Kirk off on the plane to Australia.
Our phone rang around 4 am. this morning, our first phone call from Australia, telling us that they had arrived safely. Man...was it good to hear his voice!!!! It was about 6:30 p.m. there, Friday, and there were about 16 people, Kirk said, waiting at the house for their return, and their long over due hellos. It has been just a little over 2 yrs. since Tara-Lee has seen most of her family. I am glad that Lin, Neville, and Robin were able to visit this spring, and be here for Eva's birth. I'm sure there were lots of anxious relatives and friends, waiting for their arrival.
Their flight plan got changed somewhat. When they arrived in L.A., they were informed that their flight with Air New Zealand had been canceled. They were originally to have flown from L.A. into Aukland, NZ, a short layover, and then a short 1 1/2 hr. flight into Melbourne. But with the flight cancelled, they flew on Quantis from L.A. directly into Sydney. Kirk said EVERYTHING was different there, even the stars, but SO AWESOME, he said. He talked about flying forever over water...wondering if he'd ever see land, when he said that all of a sudden, the sun burst through the clouds, and there lay Sydney before him. He said it was such a spectacular sight, and he sounded so excited! Kirk said that Eva did great on the flight, and was an absolute "hit" with the flight attendants! But, can you blame them...look at what a little doll she is!
Yesterday went somewhat better than I thought it would. I figured I'd be on the verge of tears all day...everytime I'd think about them being gone. About 15 mins. before we had to put them on the plane, Lee had asked me, while we were all setting there talking, if there was anything I wanted to say to Kirk before he left. Wow....I had been thinking that same thing over the previous few days, running over in my head all the things that I wanted to say to Kirk. There just seemed to be so much that I wanted to say. I even told Kirk that, after Lee mentioned it. And Kirk and I both agreed that the most important thing to say was just I love you....at that point, not much else mattered, except that he knew that....beyond a doubt! So, yesterday after dropping Lee off at work, I came back home and set down at the computer, and wrote Kirk an email, saying to him a few of the things that I might have said at the airport....but knew that there just wasn't time. I guess it again reminds us, that while we do have the time, and our loved ones are around, we need to tell how much we love them, and say all those things that are in our hearts, before waiting till there isn't any time to do so. I told him about what I was feeling, as I watched him leave, all the hopes and the dreams that we have for him, and his family, how proud we are of all he's accomplished....how much we love him. Even if I hadn't written him the email, I don't feel as though I would have had any regrets, wishing I'd said one thing or another. The only things I knew I had to say to him, were to promise me that he'd be back, and to remind him, over and over...as many times as I could before he was out of my sight, how very much I loved him. Naturally, while writing him the email, I cried quite a few tears, and was able again to release some of the hurt I have over him being so far away. And am even shedding a few now, as I write you this email. I suppose some think I'm going a little overboard with this...I've been reminded enough, about having to cut the apron strings at one point...lol I don't know that mother's EVER cut the apron strings. Regardless of how old they get, they are still our babies, always will be. And it hurts to put your baby on a plane, and send him to the other side of the world, never knowing when you will see him next.
So, after writing Kirk's email yesterday, and having my little cry, I then went out to Landon's. He had a couple job applications to pick up, and then he came back to the house with me. We had lots of baby things of Eva's that they couldn't take, so we sorted through them, and pulled out the unisex stuff for landon to take home. (remember, he's gonna be a Daddy again, the end of Jan.) There were also several clothes that Kirk couldn't take, so Landon hunted all those up and he's going to take those. I think it might help him...havin' some of kirk's shirts and stuff to wear. I know that I have a sweater that was my Granny's! I love wearing it...it just makes me feel good, knowing she wore it at one time. Is that strange? lol Anyway, we sorted through clothes, did some housecleaning...and Landon was sweet to help me, watched some movies...just mom and son hangin' out together, both naturally, a little bumbed out. So, it was just good to be together and share the time alone. We went out later and picked up Amanda and the boys, then they came over to the house and we had supper together. We were hoping that Kirk would call while they were here. I know Landon really wanted to talk to him. I hope that Kirk has the opportunity to call him as soon as possible. It would mean alot to Landon. He took this pretty hard. He and Kirk are pretty tight...it was very difficult on both of them. I told Landon that I'd probably be out today, and hang out with him. We were thinking about getting the baby bed set up, and a few baby things out, and in order. Sure, it is awhile, but I know how time goes, and before you know it, it wil be the end of Jan., and this baby will be due. So...I think mom here, is gonna try to get them on track, and get things done in advance, rather than waiting till the last minute...which is what he usually does. Something tells me that we may end up doing supper at Landon's tonight...since we were here last night. I just don't know. But, since neither of us have much food in the house...it makes since to "pool" our resourses. We all have to eat, so might as well do it together. Besides I think it makes both of us feel a little better to be around Landon and the boys, since we can't be around Kirk, Eva, and Tara-Lee now. And, I think it helps landon to be around us too, and Moriah. I guess just the plain simple fact that families need to stick together during tough times. Got to have someone to lean on.
Well, guess I'll close this out. I don't guess there was anything else I was gonna tell ya. But, I did want everyone to know that Kirk, Tara-Lee and Eva have arrived safely in Mt. Gambier, South Australia. Their new home...for awhile, at least. And I'm sure that Mom's gonna shed a few more tears....I miss him so much.
Hope you all have a great day!
Much love,
Lev
Our phone rang around 4 am. this morning, our first phone call from Australia, telling us that they had arrived safely. Man...was it good to hear his voice!!!! It was about 6:30 p.m. there, Friday, and there were about 16 people, Kirk said, waiting at the house for their return, and their long over due hellos. It has been just a little over 2 yrs. since Tara-Lee has seen most of her family. I am glad that Lin, Neville, and Robin were able to visit this spring, and be here for Eva's birth. I'm sure there were lots of anxious relatives and friends, waiting for their arrival.
Their flight plan got changed somewhat. When they arrived in L.A., they were informed that their flight with Air New Zealand had been canceled. They were originally to have flown from L.A. into Aukland, NZ, a short layover, and then a short 1 1/2 hr. flight into Melbourne. But with the flight cancelled, they flew on Quantis from L.A. directly into Sydney. Kirk said EVERYTHING was different there, even the stars, but SO AWESOME, he said. He talked about flying forever over water...wondering if he'd ever see land, when he said that all of a sudden, the sun burst through the clouds, and there lay Sydney before him. He said it was such a spectacular sight, and he sounded so excited! Kirk said that Eva did great on the flight, and was an absolute "hit" with the flight attendants! But, can you blame them...look at what a little doll she is!
Yesterday went somewhat better than I thought it would. I figured I'd be on the verge of tears all day...everytime I'd think about them being gone. About 15 mins. before we had to put them on the plane, Lee had asked me, while we were all setting there talking, if there was anything I wanted to say to Kirk before he left. Wow....I had been thinking that same thing over the previous few days, running over in my head all the things that I wanted to say to Kirk. There just seemed to be so much that I wanted to say. I even told Kirk that, after Lee mentioned it. And Kirk and I both agreed that the most important thing to say was just I love you....at that point, not much else mattered, except that he knew that....beyond a doubt! So, yesterday after dropping Lee off at work, I came back home and set down at the computer, and wrote Kirk an email, saying to him a few of the things that I might have said at the airport....but knew that there just wasn't time. I guess it again reminds us, that while we do have the time, and our loved ones are around, we need to tell how much we love them, and say all those things that are in our hearts, before waiting till there isn't any time to do so. I told him about what I was feeling, as I watched him leave, all the hopes and the dreams that we have for him, and his family, how proud we are of all he's accomplished....how much we love him. Even if I hadn't written him the email, I don't feel as though I would have had any regrets, wishing I'd said one thing or another. The only things I knew I had to say to him, were to promise me that he'd be back, and to remind him, over and over...as many times as I could before he was out of my sight, how very much I loved him. Naturally, while writing him the email, I cried quite a few tears, and was able again to release some of the hurt I have over him being so far away. And am even shedding a few now, as I write you this email. I suppose some think I'm going a little overboard with this...I've been reminded enough, about having to cut the apron strings at one point...lol I don't know that mother's EVER cut the apron strings. Regardless of how old they get, they are still our babies, always will be. And it hurts to put your baby on a plane, and send him to the other side of the world, never knowing when you will see him next.
So, after writing Kirk's email yesterday, and having my little cry, I then went out to Landon's. He had a couple job applications to pick up, and then he came back to the house with me. We had lots of baby things of Eva's that they couldn't take, so we sorted through them, and pulled out the unisex stuff for landon to take home. (remember, he's gonna be a Daddy again, the end of Jan.) There were also several clothes that Kirk couldn't take, so Landon hunted all those up and he's going to take those. I think it might help him...havin' some of kirk's shirts and stuff to wear. I know that I have a sweater that was my Granny's! I love wearing it...it just makes me feel good, knowing she wore it at one time. Is that strange? lol Anyway, we sorted through clothes, did some housecleaning...and Landon was sweet to help me, watched some movies...just mom and son hangin' out together, both naturally, a little bumbed out. So, it was just good to be together and share the time alone. We went out later and picked up Amanda and the boys, then they came over to the house and we had supper together. We were hoping that Kirk would call while they were here. I know Landon really wanted to talk to him. I hope that Kirk has the opportunity to call him as soon as possible. It would mean alot to Landon. He took this pretty hard. He and Kirk are pretty tight...it was very difficult on both of them. I told Landon that I'd probably be out today, and hang out with him. We were thinking about getting the baby bed set up, and a few baby things out, and in order. Sure, it is awhile, but I know how time goes, and before you know it, it wil be the end of Jan., and this baby will be due. So...I think mom here, is gonna try to get them on track, and get things done in advance, rather than waiting till the last minute...which is what he usually does. Something tells me that we may end up doing supper at Landon's tonight...since we were here last night. I just don't know. But, since neither of us have much food in the house...it makes since to "pool" our resourses. We all have to eat, so might as well do it together. Besides I think it makes both of us feel a little better to be around Landon and the boys, since we can't be around Kirk, Eva, and Tara-Lee now. And, I think it helps landon to be around us too, and Moriah. I guess just the plain simple fact that families need to stick together during tough times. Got to have someone to lean on.
Well, guess I'll close this out. I don't guess there was anything else I was gonna tell ya. But, I did want everyone to know that Kirk, Tara-Lee and Eva have arrived safely in Mt. Gambier, South Australia. Their new home...for awhile, at least. And I'm sure that Mom's gonna shed a few more tears....I miss him so much.
Hope you all have a great day!
Much love,
Lev
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