Saying "Goodbye," Why Is It Sad?

One of my favorite philosophers, composers and singers, Kermit the Frog, once sang these words:

Saying goodbye, going away
Seems like goodbye's such a hard thing to say!
Touching a hand, wondering why
It's time for saying goodbye.
Saying goodbye, why is it sad?
Makes us remember the good times we've had!
Much more to say, foolish to try
It's time for saying goodbye
Don't want to leave, but we both know
Sometimes it's better to go
Somehow I know we'll meet again
Not sure quite where, and I don't know just when
You're in my heart, so until then
Wanna smile, wanna cry
Saying goodbye
La la la la la la la la
It's time for saying goodbye

Without a doubt, the hardest thing about leaving for 18 months is leaving the grandkids. Just look at these faces! How we love them! Stay strong and amazing, Little Ones. And keep smiling. You are in our hearts and prayers. We love you forever and ever and always.