“I’m not very happy that you’re leaving.”

 

My 4 year old nephew said that to me as we walked to my car after a weekend together.

 

“I”m not very happy about it either,” I told him.

 

How I love the way children say the things we’re all feeling. 

The things that maybe should be said a little more often.

 

As I drove back home, I smiled at all the fun we’d had together.

Playing toys.

Reading stories.

Giggling.

Holding hands.

Being together.

 

Even thought I had to leave, my heart left fuller than when it came.

 

Isn’t that something?

 

Whoever you’re missing today (I think we are all missing someone),

maybe take a minute to appreciate having had something that is now worth missing.

 

Smile at the memories.

Love the time you had together, even if it was too short.

 

Acknowledge the ways you changed for the better just for knowing them.

 

Because even though you had to part ways, maybe you can look back and say, “I am sad you left…

but I am happy you were here.”