A month of mixed emotions
the right words so hard to find 
Through the most difficult days
hard to leave loved ones behind

Our travel plans were set
before receiving bad news 
Decisions had to be made 
there was no right way to choose 

We kept our travel plans
with an option to review  
Four weeks in our Turkish home
we had been looking forward to

Home was in our hearts and minds
each and every day
Always in our thoughts 
though we were many miles away

This month of mixed emotions 
has made a few things quite clear
Never take for granted 
those loved ones you hold most dear 

Appreciate the good times 
don’t waste time dwelling on the bad
Enjoy what makes you happy
avoid the things that make you sad 

You can’t see into the future 
or know what will come your way 
Give thanks and appreciate 
each moment of every day