Tearful goodbyes.

It seems we have been saying our goodbyes for several weeks now.  First it was the tearful goodbye to my colleagues at work, who organized a send-off party on my last day.  About 30 of them crowded in the kitchen area of our beautiful 30 Rockefeller Plaza office, raising their glass and toasting to “Team Idan.”  Then, it was the tearful goodbye to Ashley and our other close friends in New York that have helped distract, entertain, and encourage us through this entire ordeal.  This was soon followed by the tearful goodbye to Akiva’s parents who flew in from Israel a few weeks ago.  Yesterday, it was the tearful goodbye to Aviva, my very pregnant sister-in-law, who silently agreed how painful it is that we won’t be there for the birth of our little nephew.  Today, it was goodbye to my siblings, my parents, our constant sources of strength.  And it was goodbye to the little life we have created for our family.  The play area (a.k.a. “fort”) that we created for Idan in the livingroom.  Our blue rocking chair where Idan falls asleep in our arms.  Idan’s tub, which he will outgrow by the time we return.  Idan’s favorite toys that he likes to snuggle with on lazy mornings.  Our home.   A tearful goodbye, indeed.

We said goodbye to everything and everyone we know and love and jetted out to Seattle today.  These goodbyes were tearful because we do not know what the future holds.  How this journey will change our course.   Tonight, as we sit on this luxurious jet and speak with its humble and gracious host, we are reminded that we may be saying goodbye to everything we know, but a miracle is just off the horizon.  And after that miracle happens, we will be back.

3 comments for “Tearful goodbyes.

  1. Rolinda Schonwald
    September 23, 2013 at 8:40 am

    Our prayers are with you for Idan’s complete healing. May the procedures bring him a working immune system that will enable him to grow up healthy and strong. May you delight in each of his many milestones. Sending love to all of you, circles of healing love from everyone on Team Idan. Love and blessings, Rolinda and Rabbi Joe Schonwald, Jerusalem

  2. Ayelet Chaim Sarig
    September 23, 2013 at 9:24 am

    Dearest Akiva Amanda and Idan!
    thinking of you every day and keeping you in my prayers and thoughts
    I am in awe of you guys how much strength you have
    keep strong
    together as a team is the only way
    I have no doubt in my mind and heart that you will be back sooner then you know with a healthy little grown up boy!
    I love you from far and wish I could be there to give you some hugs in person
    even though we don;t talk much you should know I follow every word you write and think of you daily
    lots of xoxoxox
    Ayelet

  3. Annette Niemtzow and Eve Ellis
    September 23, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    Eve and I hope that all goes well and that Idan’s treatment is, to reference another effort, an easy treatment and healing. We love you all and look forward to spending time with Idan when he returns.

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