One of the most common questions that I have been asked lately is “how are you doing with this?” (my parents leaving for Cambodia). It’s not obnoxious, so if you have asked me, please don’t feel bad–but I thought that since lots of people have been asking I’d just put together a blog entry about it.

Answer: (sort of) I couldn’t be more proud of my parents, but if I’m honest, I’m a little terrified. I know that there is nothing to be worried about, though. I wrote about some of the peace I have with their journey here: “All I Can Do Is Pray“. The peace that I have is not the only thing that I feel, though. I feel like I will be losing two of the most influential people in my life. The people whom I have relied on since the day that I was born (in fact, add 9 months to that). They are the people who I know will support me (maybe not what I do, but me). They know me better than anyone else, and the thought of them not even being a phone call away causes me more aingst than I know is healthy. That is what terrifies me. I won’t have them close to me to ask questions, and be able to come over on a moments notice to make some adjustments to my toilet to better optimize the flush (thanks for that this morning Dad).

They will be so very missed, and until they walk through security at the airport to leave, I will not be able to fully answer the question of how I am doing. Until now, I’m doing really well with it. I’m more proud of my parents than words can express and I can’t wait to see the lives they are going to change. There is so much peace that comes from that.