Well, I spent 22 days in Austin, nothing I did really “felt” right. I mean, spending time with my little sister, her husband, and of course, her darlin’ little rugrats was just what I needed after what had happened after returning from overseas. In the end, however, I couldn’t help but feel incomplete, there was still the void left behind from my butterfly. Thoughts of my butterfly were haunting my every move.
So…on the 22nd of July, I headed once again to the airport, this time in Austin for Eastern Washington. I’m gonna miss the rugrats, especially this little cutie!
The last time I was at the Austin airport, I was dropping off my butterfly from a brief visit over a year ago. The emptiness I was experiencing as I made my way to the gate was overwhelming.
I came upon the area where, when she had arrived, she and I ran towards one another…embracing passionately. There would be no more running to one another, there would be no more embracing, there would be no more tears of joy at the sight of one another. Only the void, the heart break, and the never ending memories that run through my thoughts of a much different time.
But this is “real life” and I have got to buck up, whether I want to or not.
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I’ve been there, done that (still doing it)… and I didn’t get a cool t-shirt from it. I wish I could say it gets better but it doesn’t. We only learn to feel it, embrace it, and move on to the next day. Sorry Cowboy… ((((hugs)))))
P.S. Good luck in Washington
Erasue – Thanks!
That was beautifully put. Have you ever seen Love Actually? You’d enjoy the first five and ten minutes…It talks about love through airport reunions and departures…
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No, I haven’t, but I will be sure to look it up, and check it out. Thanks.
Oh really sweet Urban Cowboy, you and your little angel look perfect together and so adorable. Yes you have to buckle up my friend and take life by the horns. I wish you all the best always and am around whenever you need someone to talk to.
Hugs~
Space Cowgirl~