Good bye continued...

you are probably wondering why I would worry about saying Good-bye to my sis in the future. Most of you know, Jim and Joy are in training with NEW Tribes Mission to be missionaries overseas. So see, I know that I will have to say good-bye to them sometime with in the near future for like 4 years.
I will be saying goodbye to TIna and her family at thanksgiving time for 3 years. So good byes are not just goodbye see you the next holiday.
I love my 2 dear sisters. They are not just my sisters, but my BEST FRIENDS. My life would be empty and no were close to were it is today without them.
you would think I would not have a problem with saying goodbye to people with all the moving I did growing up(24 moves in 21 years), but see I always had my family. As long as you have your family, life is good, but now,(even thought I have lived far away from my sisters for years) with them moving to another country and across the sea well that is a little hard to grasp.
I can not yell or get to sad over them leaving, because I know they are following the Lord and serving Him. Growing up we were taught by my parents that is the most important thing(that is how my parents could let thier 3 daughters go on overseas trips at the age of 14, 15, and 16 for up to a month at a time. We were the Lord's and he would take care of us).
I know it is hard to say good bye to my sisters and I know I will see them again, but I know that they are following the Lord and serving him with thier hearts and lives. I cannot be selfish and keep them for myself. There are other in the countries they will be going to who need to hear about Jesus and see the Love of Jesus more than I need them. they have already impacted my life and taught me so much, now it is someone elses turn to learn so much from them.
Family is important, but oh, it is so much more important to serve the Lord and follow his plan for you.
Just some stuff that is on my heart and mind. I love you Tina and Joy and both of your wonderful husband's and families. I pray for you guys and am so happy you are both serving the Lord!!! Words can not say how happy and excited I am for both of you as you live lives for the Lord!!