empty nest

It's been wonderful having Juli home, but she'll be leaving in three days for New Zealand. I'm thrilled for her and know it's God's plan, yet feel like crying whenever I think of not seeing her for six months. How can I be so conflicted? It's the same with Deborah. I love her fiance and know he and Deborah are a precious gift from God for each other. Yet she'll be gone, also, in July. Writing this down helps, however. They've both been so blessed, and I've been blessed to have them close for this long! How silly of me; God is wonderful!