March 1st marked a reality for me. It's March. I thought maybe I would have a court date by March and I don't. Ugh. Sigh. Wait! I have spring break in 3 weeks (March 21st). I definitely should consider a visit since I don't have a court date in sight. Let's see what the prices are for flights. Really? Under $600? I just have to spend the night in the airport both ways? Ugh. Oh well. SIGN ME UP!!!!!!!!
Growing in excitement for Saturday's reunion, Tonio and I entered into our webcam relationship last night so he could remind me of his request for spicy nachos from the US, an Incredibles DVD and to bring my Ipad. He just had to share how he made plans to pick me up at the airport and make another welcome sign (Kirsten says it's the only time he gets motivated to color, haha.) He recalled our other visits and special times together and asked if we could go to the movies and have a sleepover. Kid, if I could just TELL you what is to come...
We talked for about an hour and after numerous books were read, exciting plans for my visit were discussed and repeated tours around my house to show him my TV, my cat, and the whole routine were made - the battery on his device ended and we were cut off just like that. Skype with Tonio is always bittersweet. My heart was filled and overflowing because he was in an excited and talkative mood, but then there's the end. Although I'm SOOOO grateful for videoconferencing technology, it just reminds me that the best is yet to come. One day he will make my home his, not just take a virtual tour.
Broadening my view, I see how my separated relationship and anticipated reunion mirrors the relationship I have with God. I imagine him saying those same words to me, "Kid, if you could only see what is to come..." The promise of heaven with a perfect Father and a sovereign God is something to revere, a promise to grasp onto and an image to look forward to as I wade through life's struggles and hardships. I know one day that the best is yet to come, He will make his home mine.
