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| Prom 2013 |
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| Noor and Sallie being themselves |
It is the end of the year. Regardless of the fact that I have done this twice before, it is still difficult. This week I have thought about how fast time has flown. Partly it is because several friends have had grandchildren born recently. Coupling that with Sallie graduating ..well, it has made me pensive. I remembered back to saying goodbye to Russell the day we left for Abu Dhabi in 2007. the picture of him standing at the airport, waving as we went thru security. And the group that was standing beside him..all yelling..We love you Hildebrands. And they loved on Russell as he continued in college while his folks lived halfway around the world. Then I thought about Ryan and his graduation. How lonely the apt. felt after he left. How empty. For all of us. I remember how he said to me.".Mom, I'm not dead. You'll see me at Christmas." :) Something I have seen these new moms share on facebook is the phrase,"..Now my heart lives outside my body." Next to the picture of their newborn. You know, that is true. And when your heart is halfway around the world, it can hurt a lot. I keep hoping it will get easier but it hasn't so far. So, here are some pictures of our baby girl. Just a few shots of her senior year. We couldn't be more proud of her. Moving here as a senior. Making new friends. Working hard. She even won a drama award at school. Pretty cool for only being here a short time.  |
| Spring Break Nepal |
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| Senior Night at Youth Group |
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| Youth Group again..covered in eggs, shaving cream and flour. |
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| Sallie's Drama Class |
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| Seniors waiting to be prayed for in church. Last Friday for many of them. |
