Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Travel, Goodbyes and Mum.

I grew up in a family where travel was part of life. Not me or my brother or my Mum traveling, but my Dad. All. The. Time.
When my brother was old enough to choose what he wants to be as a grown up; sure enough that he chose the same path. And my Mum had another man in the family to worry about. All. The. Time.
I just thought it's normal. This is what we got used to and not seeing my Dad every day just made the time he spent with us more special - and of course my Mum's life harder as she had to cope with us when we were naughty or sick.
One day I decided too to travel - and ended up living on the other side of the World. I often wonder how my Mum does it. How can she live with the feeling always missing us? She is definitely one of the strongest and most incredible woman I know and couoldn't be more proud of being her daughter.

Today I saw a short clip about a story of someone and his Mum. And because not getting the chance to say goodbye to someone close is not unknown by me; I decided to share it here.

It's a beautifully executed video - just something to remember before it's too late. Because sometimes we don't get the chance to say goodbye.

My Friend Jason. from Shot at The Dark on Vimeo.