Three Years Later!

In spring of 2012 - Teddy was just a wee one yet

and Lacy had just turned two, 

when their family belongings were packed into  a U haul

and we followed them across many miles of prairie land.

A bitter sweet trip to be able to be there for them and 

yet to know the way back would be hard.

Looking at the time now, it's hard to believe

a big steel box got packed up again and will be here soon,

while father and son are on their way back, driving two vehicles.

This time I did not go along . . . but the little family that is here

waited with excitement at the airport today.

And they came home!

Kari's mom accompanied her and the girls.

I'm sorry that I did not get Jade (in Elma's arms) on the photo.

I keep saying it . . . and it's true . . .

the best thing is to see cousins together again!

It's been a lonely time at family dinners for the ones here,

having watched all of their cousins move away.

I'm thankful for their time in Saskatchewan as 

I've come to appreciate the bond we could have in spite of distance,

the family values they have practiced there

and the wonderful friends they have made!

The move is according to their plan when they left -

to be back for the kids schooling -

and yet, maybe the parting from there was harder than they thought it would be. 

I  know they are richer for the time they have had there

and we will be richer for having them home again.