Mary stands at the window with her two children. Their faces bear the remnants of tears. They know she is leaving for another business trip, but they want her to stay home. She looks into their sweet faces, and tells them that this is her job and her livelihood. That she must go. That she must get on a plane and let it take her to far away places. She tells them that they are always with her. That they are always by her side and in her heart.
She takes them outside and the three of them look up at the moon. She says, You see that moon? That moon goes with me wherever I go. It goes with you wherever you two go. So when mommy is gone, look up at that moon. Know that I am looking at that same moon and I am loving you. I’m thinking of you and I’m missing you. I may be 5,000 miles away, but I am right here looking at the moon with you.
Mary leans down and wraps her arms around her children. They squeeze each other tight. She thinks to herself how much she hates leaving them. She’s so thankful for James though. He’s the rock in all of this change they go through when she takes a trip. She stands up and sees her sweet James in the doorway. He’s watching her and the kids. He comes out to stand with his family. Then the four of them look up at the moon, together. James and Mary then realize, just how small the world really is.
ahh another touching story…thank you.
It’s for my friend Kelly. It’s what she does for her kids when she leaves for business trips. I’m feeling sappy lately. I’m sure my potty mouth will be back soon though. Giggle.
Very moving story and the fact that it’s based in truth makes it even more so. I can hear you giggling, BTW 🙂
Oh honey, I giggle all the time. Giggling and kissing will always be my favorite.
Just not at the same time, it kinda fouls up the effect of both 🙂
Oh what the hell? You only live once. Giggle.
Well, maybe giggle between kisses, that could be fun 😉
Ah, the children who believe that 5,000 miles apart will still bring the same nightfall for both parties, are the most beautiful of all.
Yes t they are. This story came from a friend of mine. I embellished it a bit of course. I liked her tradition though. So I just had to write a little story for her.
Well, it was beautiful. And I failed to mention last time, you had me at the title, Mrs. Bailey =)
Oh t. You tickle me. You know I watched it last Thursday night. There I was with a cold, and a bottle of wine, in August watching good old George Bailey woo the lovely Mary with Buffalo Gal. It made me a sappy girl for sure. 🙂
Beautiful story Renee, made even more special knowing it’s a true story.
Some people have the greatest ways of bringing their families together 🙂
I’ll think of this the next time i’m away from someone I love
xxx
I loved the way my friend told me of their tradition. I embellished it a bit, as I don’t know their situation. My friend did tell me I hit pretty close to the mark with it though.
It’s still a lovely post Renee, even with embellishment 🙂 xxx
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Oh so sweet my dear. Thank you. ❤
I just learned how to make them …lol
🙂 GEEK CAT XO
hope you are having a great day xx
it’s gorgeous here ….sending more hearts xo
Aw thanks punkin. I really need the hearts today. You’re such a geeky girl. But then so am I.
Love, MM
Sweet story about a loving family with a 21st-century lifestyle. Thanks for visiting my blog and following me.
Thank you for liking my little story. There are so many more stories and journal entries. Be warned I say the F word a lot. 🙂
What a beautiful story! So tender hearted 🙂
It was for my friend Kelly. 🙂