The chance to say Hello

I've said goodbye in many places. Wal-Mart parking lots, driveways, at my door, at your door, inside a car, at the MTC... Being in a long distance relationship, you end up saying a lot of goodbyes.

I remember at the end of your first visit. I had no idea the kind of impact you would have on my life. I said goodbye briefly at my door, not even giving you a hug.

And I remember our last goodbye. Full of tears and feelings of my heart being broken, wanting to comfort you but not being able to.

You would think after so many months of goodbyes, that they would be getting easier.

But being in a long distance relationship makes me cherish our moments more. Every time we have an entire weekend together, I savor every moment, knowing that we may not have moments like these for a while.

I've been in long distance relationships before this. But never one that left me feeling secure and loved no matter how far away you were.

The nature of this kind of relationship calls for a lot of goodbyes. A lot of moments apart.

But the nature of this relationship welcomes so many hellos. Hellos that mean so much because of the time spent away. Hellos that are cherished and longed for and looked forward to.

I would say a thousand goodbyes to have the change to say just that one Hello.