All of us may agree that the hardest thing you'll ever do is bidding farewell to a friend, a place and even to your family. I don't recount anymore how many times I did that, so far in this life: bidding farewell to my family when I first entered the seminary, my exodus from three seminaries I have been with, etc. I hate saying goodbye but the reality is, it is part of life's continuing journey and also part of God's divine plan.
To say 'goodbye' may be the literal word for 'parting is such a sweet sorrow' by William Shakespeare but the sweetness of memories we experienced will forever be sketch in our hearts and mind. To say 'goodbye' may close a door of fond memory but will become the key to unlock a brand new experience that life will bring. To say 'goodbye' is a challenge for us to be strong and firm. It is important that while we still alive and breathing, we must love the persons around us as much as possible and enjoy and cherish every moment that God gives us.
