I have discovered Frederick Buechner, author of Telling the Truth and many other inspiring books. Today I want to share one of my favorite quotes of his:
You can kiss your family and friends goodbye and put miles between you, but at the same time you carry them with you in your heart, your mind, your stomach, because you do not just live in a world but a world lives in you.
This has profound meaning for me as some of my family live in other parts of the world. After every visit, when we kiss goodbye, they are still with me; in my heart, my mind, my stomach, because they are a large part of my world.
Those we love will always be a part of us no matter where they are.
My Precious Life 
Hugs for you! I will take a look at his books.
Thank you so much for the hugs, Butch, I delight in them! I think you will like Buechner’s books.
This is beautiful! Will definitely look into this guy’s work, as I too have family around the world. My sister has settled in Australia to make her own life. Hugs 💜
Thanks for this comment Vicky and thanks for the hugs! I LOVE hugs!!
Is the quote from the book telling the truth ?
I’m not sure, Lea, it could be from any of his books or just one of his many quotes. Check his website frederickbuechner.com. Thanks for asking.