I've posted this picture in three places now, and every time I look at it, I cry. Dang, how I love that girl. When we dropped her off curbside at the MTC last September, I didn't really cry at all; I felt a little sad, and I guess part of the lack of tears was because she still seemed so close to home. And she was. But today, the reality of my Rinny being thousands of miles away in a few short hours (definitely a long trip for her though) came crashing down just outside the airport security check. Sean kept telling me to smile for the picture, but I just couldn't. I tried to absorb as much of Corinne's goodness as I could in that hug, to store it up for the next twelve plus months. Whatever dam I had built in my heart, when we dropped her off five months ago, is now demolished, and the tears are rushing forth full speed. My girl went through security waved goodbye, and went forward, unfaltering, into a brand new chapter of adventure that is her life. My heart aches, but it leaps too. She will do great things. She will come home stronger. Her experiences in the mission field will prepare her well for the storms and joys of her future life to come. God speed, Sister Bauer. God speed!
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You have now made me cry too Heidi!! I got to sit by her yesterday in Relief Society and I will miss her too! She's fun to be mean to ;)!
Touching picture that shows the love you have for each other!
That was beautiful, Heidi, and the picture made me tear up. It'll be a wonderful experience for her. The Korean people are wonderful. When we were stationed in Seoul,my father worked with the RoK Navy and made some lifelong friends.
I'm so glad she was able to go back out. What a relief. She's going to have a great time.
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