The last full day with Juan-Dre

 My beloved grandson will be fetched at 6.45am tomorrow, Friday.

    Yesterday, Wednesday, included breakfast with granny, a video chat with gran-gran, a visit to Connor and a visit from his mom. We ended the day with dinner, Bible stories & bedtime prayers.

    Today, we got up a little earlier than usual and after eating chocolate porridge for breakfast, we headed off to my mom to say goodbye to her in person as the video calls were just not working. My beloved mother can't see clearly enough to hold the phone properly, and all we got was the top left quarter of her head. Thankfully, a new student signed up and paid, so I could order a Bolt. We didn't stay long, but while we were there my dear mother and Juan-Dre were having fun blowing bubbles! I tried last night - and it's addictive! Once you start, you don't want to stop!

    Hugs, kisses and smiles were exchanged along with "I love you" and we left a happy great-grandmother in her chair when we headed home to join Connor for a walk on the beach.

    He's just dashed in now to grab his phone for the last couple of hours together until December. Then, it's a visit to his mom at her new flat and ice cream time. Then, home for supper and visits from his two aunties. We have certainly fitted in a lot of last visits today to say goodbye!

    Then it will be my last night with Juan-Dre. I felt sad earlier and even shed a few tears. My heart was very sore thinking how bare my home would be without him. I grabbed my Bible and cried and prayed my way through Tikkun HaKlali - and the peace and joy of the Lord settled back in my heart. I am going to miss him terribly, I always do, but I trust HaShem - after all, He manages the entire universe on a daily basis. My life and love for Juan-Dre is not too huge a thing for Him to take care of.

    After my daughters have left tonight, I will pack his things, ready for the morning. A very dear friend has said she will take me out for coffee to help ease the pain of saying goodbye to Juan-Dre. It's probably never going to get easier, but I will always want to see him as often as I can. Although it's not quite the same, we still have our daily Zoom call to look forward to. Praise God for that.