It’s been a long day. Most of it spent on the road. It has also been a difficult day. I hate that about life… The fact that sometimes the right thing to do can be so painful. I purchased him a Bible to take with him. The following is what I wrote on the dedication page:

My Dearest (name withheld),

Though we now walk different spiritual paths, know that I respect where ever this spiritual journey may lead you. Know that even now, I still turn to my Bible when my soul is troubled. For in these pages are words of wisdom that know no boundaries of religion. These 22 weeks will not be easy but never forget that I love you always and have faith in you. You can and WILL make it through!

Love always,
Mom

PS - Read Proverbs, Chapter 2 often!

I’ll leave you with our good-bye picture. It’s horrible. I have PMS & cardiac bloat and a migraine that has lingered for 3 days. Three days was long enough for me to not want to even think about putting make-up on my face. You might want to make sure it doesn’t frighten small children or pets. ;-)

Boy #1 and Mom
Click if you want to see it big and not distorted.