I came to the airport to say good-bye.

It was the climax after so many months of waiting around. . .  Waiting around while the only clear thing was the feeling of something precious slipping through my fingers.

Goodbye was our arms wrapped too tightly around each other, and it was forced smiles at each other, while the silence covered for all the things that should have been said.

I didn’t expect missing her to be so lonely.  But at the same time I’m glad that others get to have her too.

If letting her go has taught me one thing, it’s this: that she is one of the strongest and one of the most beautiful women anyone could ever know.

~*~

*My sweet sister’s safety is very important to me.  Please follow my lead, and don’t share any specific places or names in the comments.  Thank you.