Goodbye's are Sad...

How do you say goodbye to someone who gave you the greatest, most precious gift you've ever been given, aside from salvation? Masie's birth parents decided to part ways, and her birth mom has moved back to her home town. It isn't like we would talk every day, or even once a week. But she is a part of our everyday life when I look at my daughter. And she always will be. We've seen each other off and on since Masie was born. So, for the last time the other night, we went to the restaurant where it all began, with her as our server. It was so sweet...Masie just reached out and grabbed her hand, like, "Hey, I know you!" We ate our meal, had good conversations here and there in between her tables, shed a few tears, and said our goodbyes. We will still keep in touch through Facebook and text and such, but knowing she isn't just down the road makes me a bit emotional. We are so very thankful for her and pray God's richest blessings in her life.