Farewells and have-a-good-summers had been said.
Bon voyage celebrations had been enjoyed...an ice cream party with Ron's side of the family, a farewell dinner with my parents, and Kristin, Brian, and family.
Gammy, Kati, and Gampy
Kati, Kristin, and Brian (back)
Gavin, Ben, Maddie, and Owen (front)
So Traveling Day arrived, and we rose with the sun. Actually, a little before the sun.
Final preparations were made,
we drove to the airport,
and my baby girl walked away, by herself.
By the time the sun set that night, she had reached her destination.
The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.
Psalm 121:8
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Edited: The previously dark photo of Kati and her friends was lightened by my dear friend Frances who has amazing photo editing skills. If you don't believe me, check out her photography blog The Little Birds Are Urging Me! (Thank you, Frances!)
Awww, Cheryl. I really love your photo journal of this day (and the days leading up to it). The one of Kati walking away tugs at my heart. I'm so thankful she arrived safely and is in the midst of new adventures. (If you want, I can probably lighten that first photo for you, if you send me the original).
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog, and commenting. I am glad to hear your daughter arrived safely to her destination. What a wonderful opportunity for your daughter to visit another place, and to experience new adventures through this. I hope your family has a fun Summer! :)
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely send-off. the photo of kati walking away does tug at your heart. wishing all of you a blessed and wonderful summer, even though you are in different places.
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