Saying Goodbye

Since the time we started this little journey, we both knew that there would come a time when the tears would flow and we would have to say goodbye to our closest friends and family.  We just came back to my parents' house for the last time before we leave (Russ) and I tell ya, the sadness of this whole thing is starting to sink in.  There are so many joys associated with doing God's work on the other side of the world, but at the same time there is grief of leaving your loved ones and knowing that you probably won't be able to see them face to face for two whole years.  We won't be able to shake hands, give hugs, have a meal, anything like that with our friends back home for TWO YEARS.  It's starting to hit me and the first bit of tears have come.  I'm sure there's more.  Please pray for us.. Jess's big goodbyes come at the end of the week, and mine have already begun.  It's hard, so please pray.