His wife stood in the doorway of their home, determined to be strong for their children. She watched through the screen door as her children gave their father last minute hugs and "I'll miss you"s.
He peered up, through the tearful group hug his children had embraced him in, at his wife. He gave her a small smile. A simple gesture, but one that said many words. I'll be back soon. I'll miss you. Take care of them. I love you.
Her heart chipped as she smiled back. He was off to a new country. One where anything could happen, the land of opportunities. A country that was a thousand miles away.
He said his final goodbyes and drove off. She walked outside and stood by her waving children on the sidewalk and watched his car until it was no longer visible.
"Goodbye.."
