We packed Naji up this morning.
His new Yankees hat,
his piggy bank he painted,
his old sneakers, 
his new games and DS from Game Stop,
a bag of new school clothes 
and our love.
All of our love.
I could blame the last picture on the terribly bright sun, the chaos of the street, or Naji’s lack of cooperation.
The truth is, I was crying so hard,
I could barely look thru the lens.
Gone - flitted away,
Taken the stars from the night and the sun
From the day!
Gone, and a cloud in my heart.
~Alfred Tennyson
75 comments:
Awww...what a blessed little boy!
Goodbyes like this are so tough. I have a lump in my throat just reading this. I am thankful that you and your son have known someone so sweet that it causes tears. I send you and your boy hugs tonight. XXX
Crying with you . . . .
I can't imagine how hard this must be. Beautiful post and pics my friend...
And hugs to you.
I know how hard this is for you and I do hurt for you! Such a beautiful post and wonderful photos! I send lots of hugs to you both!
xoxoxox
Sylvia
Oh no! I didn't know Jaji was leaving too. I'm so sorry!
:(
Oh, how sad, how sad...:(
What a bittersweet post. Sounds like he will be going with some amazing memories!!
:<( What a sweet tribute... what a sad day. Sometimes, packing up and moving can be fun. But this? No. Not at all. I'm so sorry for your broken heart... I'm praying.
oh my goodness :( Between Shoshi and Naji, y'all have had some major goodbyes!! so sad...
This post brought tears to my eyes.. I can't even IMAGINE what it was like to say goodbye. He is truly blessed by being in your life. :)
~Tabitha
These are great shots! Love that you captured his spirit and spunk.
Hugs to you and I really hope that you and your family are feeling better, I hate goodbyes, they always tear me up inside.
Awww, goodbyes are hard!
So sad. I actually really like the last shot.
Hugs to you and your family!
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Colleen
www.shibleysmiles.com
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Sending a big hug, my friend. Be good to yourself.
xoxo
Many, many hugs to all of you. Goodbyes are so hard! Your pictures paint a perfect picture of your love for him! Beautiful!
Oh my goodness..... that made me cry! I hate goodbyes. :(
Donna
Our Blog: Double Happiness!
I'm sure Naji's heart will be filled with all the love you give him, and the wonderful times you had will sustain him till the next summer!
Awww - goodbyes are so hard! I love all the memories you captured with him and I'm sure he has them in his mind too.
God bless.
Just as much as Naji has touched you, you have touched him tremendously even more. You've opened your home and heart to endless summer adventures. Those are memories that will never be replaced. He's going to always know that he's loved by so many. Goodbyes are sad but just imagine what it will be like when you see him again.
Oh my heart just goes out to you my friend. Hope your day today is full of blessings.
hugs, what a beautiful tribute...
there a Judy Collins song running through my mind. "Hey, That's No Wat To Say Goodbye".
Your photos are always lovely, but I thought the last one, which doesn't look like most of your other stuff, works as well.
Bless your family.
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
My goodness. Two big goodbyes. Fill the void with your wonderful memories. So sorry you both have to go through this yet again.
Don't goodbyes just SUCK :(
Wishing you happiness in the days to come though :)
Sending love and sunshine your way..
K X
I'm so sorry to hear you had to go through this once again. You have captured his spirit in photos and have such amazing memories to look back on.
Hugs...
Grace
Oh, saying goodbye is so hard! Your post is however really beautiful and the photos gorgeous.
Thanks so much for the kind comments on my blog!
Erika B
Awwww... beautiful post about a beautiful child.
how incredibly stupid of me....I am choking after reading your words!!!
So sorry to hear about this special boy leaving. I hope you all can visit soon. ((Hugs to you Becky))
And again, you have given him a memorable and fun summer. Bless YOU!
All goodbyes are sad, but you have some nice photos for remembrance.
Goodbyes are so tough... lots of hugs to you and your famiy.
Oh Becky......
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It's so hard to say goodbye to someone you love.
Oh Becky!! I'm crying here with you!! You have no idea how the time with you (and your beautiful family) has helped mold Naji for the bright future ahead of him! Your love for all those around you know no bounds and I can assure you that Naji will NEVER forget that.(((HUGS)))
sorry you had to say goodbye...it can be really hard to do. I'm thinking of you. I like the last picture, there is an intensity and emotion to it that I think captures how you were feeling.
hugs,
M
Goodbyes Suck!
m.
I hate goodbyes too..praying the Lord comfort ya heart and remind us both of the priviledge it was to have such people play a huge role in our lives in such a short time
romans 8:28-29
Nicole
such a happy boy! i love the swing pics. you can really feel his joy. i miss being that age.
Tears in my eyes. I can only imagine how tough this was. The last photo is simply stunning.
He will be part of your family and he benefited immensely from being with you.
Hugs Becky..... and tears. Love you. Mean it.
Your photos are breathtaking...
*hugs*
I hate goodbyes - even when they are someone else's. :(
I hate goodbyes - even when they are someone else's. :(
Beautiful photos, but heart breaking story. Goodbyes are so hard.
Thinking of you...
This is beautiful and sweet. I can't even imagine how you must feel, but it is wonderful to have had someone so wonderful and touching to have been in your lives.
Goodbyes are definitely not a favorite of mine. Just know that you are surrounded by so many who CARE!
You have such wonderful people in your live. You are blessed. I'm sorry you had to say goodbye though... hugs...
Sigh. That is a heavy hearted feeling. He is a lucky little boy;)
LOTS of LOVE for sure. This makes me sad. :*(
He is precious!
*hugs*
Oh that's so sad...you have lots of memories and photos to remember him by. Hugs...
Goodbyes are a tearful tearful thing. :/
We will miss him so much! What a beautiful post and he is so lucky to have you in his life. What a blessing to have known you and Kaishon
You are very forntunate people with lots of experiences and great memories.
Jim
You are very forntunate people with lots of experiences and great memories.
Jim
Very big sigh!
Just back from vacation and catching up on your wonderful posts. I know how much you'll all miss Naji. Sending extra virtual hugs your way.
xo jj
How wonderful that you were blessed with Naji...if only for a season.
Aw, so sad! But you sent him away with treasures much more precious than the ones in his bags.
Well, now I've got to know the story about Naji. Is it posted here somewhere?
Love all of those wonderful photographs. She's really something, isn't she?
I try so hard to do well with my camera (my friend) but not to her quality. Wonderful.
Weezer
Awww... so sad! This isn't goodbye forever, is it?
Now I am crying....... Goodbyes are never easy. Even though they are not forever, it is just so very tough. I am so sorry....it had to be so hard for all of you.
Thinking of you.
xoxo,
Lisa
Not another of the little cuties leaving!?! How sad :(
this was a beautiful post, tribute and photo essay. my heart hurts with you.
Aaahhhhhh...this just melted my heart. Many prayers coming to you...
You have had to say goodbye to too many friends this summer! :(
Saying goodbye is sooo difficult...
After every goodbye there will be a "Hello,again!'" I wish you good luck!
Sorry I missed you last week - I don't usually. But I can understan how hard it is to say good-by. Wonderful photos of a beautiful boy!
The happy memories will overcome the sadness. Just remember the joy you brought this little boy.
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