Tuesday, January 11, 2011

sometimes it blindsides you on a random Tuesday...

This morning while getting Mason ready for preschool, we had this conversation completely out of the blue.
Mason: Mom, I really really miss Grandma and Grandpa.
Me: I know honey, so do I.
Mason: When are they coming back?  Soon?
Me: No honey, not soon. 
Mason: But you said I will see them again.
Me: Yes, someday, but not for a very long time.  They are watching over you, though, and they love you, but you won't get to see them for a long long time.
Mason: Oh.  Well, I just miss them.
Me: I know, it's okay to miss them, but they wouldn't want you to be sad for too long.

These are the moments that break my heart.  I can barely come to terms with them being gone, I don't even know how the kids can begin to understand it.  I am glad they talk about it, especially in the random quiet moments.  I sure love my family.

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