It was with absolute and utter sadness that we sent Jack off this past Wednesday. We all got up a bit early to send him off, on his 10:20 flight. SAM had to go to work, but he and I shared a few extra moments together as I took him as far as the in-town check-in counter at the Airport Express.
It was both fun and entertaining for me to have this time to spend with Jack.
So much of our time spent together in the past was in the company of others or during a holiday visit which always seems rushed and purposeful. With him here for three weeks, however, we all had time to relax and just spend downtime together.
In addition, the time that Jack and I had as housemates while SAM was in Beijing was a real gift. I feel like we got to spend time together in a way that few in-laws actually get to, and I will always be glad to have had the time to really share time and space with him.
I take it as the highest possible compliment that Jack seemed so relaxed and at home in my home and I simply can't wait for him to come back.
Thanks, Jack. Thank you for visiting.
2 comments:
Hi uncle John! The pictures you took were great! Sorry I couldn't post the pictures, there wasn't internet connection until last night.
Philip
John, sometimes you make me want to cry with your entries. Sarah and Margaret look so happy!!!
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