One of my favorite songs about the Advent of Jesus has this line, "No more tears, no more crying again..." Right now, I yearn for that time more than ever. That time when we don't have to say goodbyes anymore. When we don't miss anybody anymore. When we can all just be together with our loved ones any time we like.
Roo is missing his friend, Gianni. Very badly. Ever since Gianni left for the US last Saturday, he's had nightmares, crying and moaning in his sleep. And when he is awake, he's constantly asking, "Why does Gianni have to go to America?" "Is he coming back?" All day long, every few minutes, he'd untiringly ask, "Mommy, where's Gianni?"
We feel sorry for him but there's nothing much we can do about it. It's part of life here on earth to say goodbye, and I'm sorry that he's learning very early to live with that. You won't really know the separation affects Roo so much until in the middle of play, he'll blurt out, "I'm sad." These days he cries over his videos ending, or a song ending, or even that of a happy story, when he usually doesn't. We see his stress from all the rashes that suddenly appeared again, itching him to tears. I hear it in his early morning demand for his daddy, when he normally just accepts it that daddy is at work when we wakes up. For the first time, he is not content to be with me, he wants his daddy too, as if scared that daddy would leave him too.
Oh for that day when Jesus would bring all the families and friends together, to part no more! Then and only then would we know how it is to be of no more tears, no more crying over parting!
6 comments:
That is really sad. I hope Roo will soon get over this. I guess all you can do is just be there for him with constant assurances thru words and actions that you and his daddy are always there for him. And if possible, visit and play with other kids.
This is such a beautiful post. So, so true. And it speaks to someone like me (who is probabaly a little too emotional for her own good!!)
Thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet words! I love "meeting" new people! Your blog is cute...I'll be back to visit!
How sad for your son. Well, at least they can communicate via email or webcam. Indeed, nothing in this world is permanent.
Gina, yes we are praying that he will soon get used to his friend not being around anymore. In the meantime, we bring him out more often to make new friends. And yes, hugs and our presence are helping him cope. Right now we are at the beach, and it makes us so happy to see him having fun again.
Jackie, hello! It's so nice to see you here, thanks for the visit! I too am having fun meeting and making new friends! I'm thankful too for the opportunity of learning and sharing experiences with other mommies like you. See ya around...
Wil, it is sad. Maybe later they can learn to email, but right now I even avoid showing him pictures of his friend because it reminds him of his loss. Doesn't help that much though, coz his friend stayed in the same condo where we are, and he has memories reminding him in just about every spot. The poor boy, he even refuses to go out and play, when he usually is so excited to do that.
Time will heal, I know that. Just have to give him time...
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