We dropped Erik and Annette at the airport on Friday afternoon. Tears and hugs and promises to talk soon. Before we all dissolved into puddles, The Viking and I got into the car and drove away, Erik and Annette waving through the rearview mirror. We sniff and wipe tears but don’t speak for fear the internal howls of grief will escape.
When did they sneak into my soul? When we picked them up from the airport, a mere two and a half weeks ago, I was surprised to feel my throat close up and tears spring to my eyes at the first sight of them coming through those sliding doors. Their faces are as dear to me as The Viking’s. I hugged them hard for longer than I should have, and they let me. They must have known how much The Viking and I needed them.
There were joys and griefs, worries and fears to share. We celebrated The Viking’s 60th Birthday, each of us thinking how the years left to us should be filled with love and support. We plan future trips and things we’ll do. It’s easy when you are in the company of these beautiful people.
We refused to acknowledge the looming date of their departure, none of us willing to put a shadow on our time together. Instead, we drank and laughed and loved. We went to a pub to watch a hockey game – Annette has never experienced Canadian Hockey enthusiasm. We stayed in the mountains for a couple of nights despite the freezing temperatures. The Viking took Erik to the Man’s Porn Store (Princess Auto) and we all wandered through a mall looking for deals.
Mostly though, we Hygge’d – enjoyed each other’s company for the brief time we had. Someday, perhaps, we can spend more time. Hopefully. In the meantime, we talk on FaceTime and send messages of love on FaceBook. That will have to hold us.
All our loved-ones on the other side of the planet know that we send them hugs and love every day. Be safe. Be happy.
And, since this has been a post filled with sorrow, I’ll end with the saddest music ever:
I am sorry to see that Annette & Erik are already gone back to Vikingland… At least you all had super hygge time together, and enjoyed every day spent with each other.
Hopefully, life will reunite you soon!
*Big hugs*
Yes, we did have a wonderful time. I just hated to see it end so soon. Hugs right back, Lady! 🙂
It’s so hard to say goodbye to people when you know you won’t see them for a while. Glad you had a great time with them:-)
It sure is difficult. We miss them dreadfully but hopefully we’ll see them soon. Thanks for stopping by, Lady. 😊