14: When It Is Time to Say Goodbye

CHAPTER 14: When It Is Time to Say Goodbye

QUOTE: “Parting is such sweet sorrow, that I shall say good night till it be morrow.” ― Juliet from Romeo and Juliet

LESSON: Letting Go

SYNOPSIS: After three years with Erik, we parted ways with a final trip to Turkey, savouring our last moments together. After his departure, I reconnected with Sami, but unresolved emotions got in the way. Before leaving Israel, I joined Sami at a funeral for his platoon member, deepening my understanding of the Israeli grief and resilience. After I said goodbye at the airport, I reflected on the love and respect I had earned from the Israelis as I prepared for the next phase of my life.