Sept. 7 So Hard to Say Goodbye

It was so difficult this morning to say goodbye to our good friends Jim and Linda Buckner. They are not long time friends but feel like it. We met Jim this past March on our Vietnam trip and had just been introduced to his wife, Linda, on our Branson trip in June. However, there has been a depth of sharing and common experiences that has acted as a quick and lasting bond.

During our 5 day visit we prayed together, laughed together, cried together, ate too much together, shopped together (Linda even gave me a lesson on E-Bay "sniping") surfed the web together, and went sight-seeing together. We had a wonderful time. It is just difficult to leave such dear people, knowing it will certainly be some time before you may see them again!