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To Elara, it always felt like a heavy word—one that meant they might never come back. She hated it. She preferred "au revoir," which promised a return.

The old man shook his head gently. "No, my dear. Say adieu ."

Elara pulled back, tears welling. "But that sounds like you’re leaving forever!"

He smiled, closed his eyes, and for the first time, Elara didn't feel abandoned. She felt looked after.

"It sounds like a hand-off," he said softly. "When I say adieu , I am acknowledging that I can no longer hold your hand or watch over your path. So, I am placing you into the hands of something much bigger than myself. I am entrusting you to the universe, to the Creator, to the stars. It is the most loving thing I can do—to let go and trust that you will be looked after."

For a gentle story about navigating the transitions and emotions of saying goodbye, watch this reading of Marie's Big Adieu: Marie's Big Adieu Book Birdees YouTube• Aug 5, 2022 If you’re interested in exploring this further, I can: