All good things must come to an end…

Today was the day my brother went home.    It was THE best time, and we were all sad to see him go.  There aren’t many people who you can have stay with you for months at a time and still be sad when they leave. 

Walking into the airport.

Hugs!  Love the one of Jon and Derk.  They are 2 peas in a pod.  I cannot think of any other guys who are more amazing than they are, and I truly feel incredibly blessed to have both of them in my life.  And even more blessed that they get along so well and are such good friends!

I did well holding it together until it was finally my turn to hug him goodbye.  Then the tears started falling!  I just hated seeing him go.  I hesitate to share this because it’s just so sweet and close to my heart, but I never want to forget it.  I hugged him, and he just held me so tight and kept rubbing my hair.  I’m the big sister, but I’m also like a foot shorter, so it was just a really sweet moment for me.  I never want to forget it.  After that, Asher was just so sweet that it made me cry again!  He was the most upset out of all the kids and didn’t want to take his eyes off his Uncle until Jonathan was out of sight.  The waiting area after going through security is blocked off by a glass wall (you can see it behind Derk and Jonathan in the picture above) that runs the whole length of the airport, and Asher walked the whole way down that wall to follow Jonathan until the last minute.  Then, right before he boards, Jonathan turns and sees Asher and gives him one last thumb’s up.  It makes me cry just thinking about it again.  So dear.

We love you so much, Jon, and are SO glad you came to visit.  To say it was THE best time doesn’t even do it justice.  <3  Thank you for all the fun times.  I haven’t laughed that much in a long time!    You’re the best.