One of the simplest yet most profound songs by the legendary Beatles often gets the honor of the repeat option on my portable jute box. The song has a great refrain and the lyrics define a challenging aspect of my life. Goodbyes and Hellos are frequent. I talked about it in detail on a 2008 post: Revolving Door.
This year is going to be chock-full of these two juxtaposed buddies. I am fully happy for my loved ones who will be moving on and I am also totally bummed in a very selfish way ’cause I know I’ll miss them. Then I get happy again thinking of the super, wonderful hellos that I am anticipating too.
My 2010 Goodbyes:
(Names changed for privacy purposes. Unless you know who I am talking about then hopefully you will smile with me as we wish them well on their way and look for the kleenex box.)
- Señora Blanca – leaving on a year long furlough
- Señora Toro – moving back to the States after a fulfilling mission
- Señora Hombre Santo – leaving on a nine month furlough
- Señora G. Tres – moving to La Paz to continue their mission
- Mother Teresa – going to Spain for three months to visit her newborn twin grandkids
- Miss Gazelle – already had to say goodbye to one of the best workers ever in the House of Dreams
- My Dreamers – the constant release of our precious kiddos into new lives
My 2010 Hellos:
(The following names have been changed for privacy as well. Unless you know who I am talking about then you can fling open your arms and your hearts to join my in welcoming them.)
- Señor Regalos and his wife My Lovely – a young missionary couple coming to work with us
- My Bolivianita – our daughter
- Mama Mia and Opa – my mom and dad will be visiting when the adoption is finalized
- La Suegra – DaRonn’s mom is also coming to Bolivia
- New Dreamers – receiving new kids is one of the greatest things in the world
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Technology connected me to a song before my time. Technology will keep me connected to many of the people I love who are leaving. Now where is my ginger tea…
on 
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i have a love/hate relationship with the revolving door of life in ministry…
I almost included that exact line in my post.
Angie, right back at you! You are a huge blessing to me.
So exciting to hear that los abuellos are coming to Bolivia, God is good!
Carin
Revolving doors – what a good way to express how many times we say hello and goodbye in this life! I am so looking forward to heaven when there will be no goodbyes and so many wonderful Hellos!!!
Thanks for the insight
1. Agree 100% w/Alece
2. LOVE the Beatles!!!
I must admit, I don’t like either hellos or goodbyes. Introvert me has trouble meeting new people, and saying goodbye when I have got to know them seems impossible. sigh. I do cherish your goodbyes and hellos for your sake, mi amiga. Love you.