Saturday, the kids spent the entire day with the Oppenheims downstairs. The kids have become such great playmates, easily going from apartment to apartment, playing in the courtyard in between and getting so creative. They even strung rope one day across the 2nd & 3rd stories of our apartments and ran toys back and forth over the line.
We had to say good bye to them that evening, as they were leaving for Eliat early Sunday morning. It was heartbreaking. It is one thing to be sad and miss friends as adults. Another thing all together to see your kids crying over loving and parting with other kids. Rachel and I just looked at each other as Bro, Viggy, Emily and Ethan crumbled when we forced a final good bye. I think they all cried themselves to sleep that night.
Rachel and James taught us a Hebrew word that means "until I see you again". So, we did not say goodbye, but Le Heetraot instead. God answered our prayers for friends and playmates when He placed us by this precious family. Can't wait for their visit in Texas! Le Heetraot.
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