I know that I am thankful for my sunnies because they have already saved me some embarrassment when driving along while crying ! On my way to work the other morning, after I had heard when she was leaving, I was busy telling A and he said "Geez, it's getting close isn't it ?" and there was nothing I could say because I was already crying !! And, I'm sure, that they will come in very handy over the next couple of weeks for the exact same reason.
I know that I am thankful for this fantastic opportunity that she has to live in another country and experience a way of life, and weather, completely different to anything she has ever experienced before.
I know that I am thankful that I will have the Learn To Run program to concentrate on which will help to take my mind off wondering what she is getting up to although I doubt there is anything that I can do that will stop me missing her.
A, later than I'd like, link up with Sarah from Creating Contentment for Thankful Thursday and Ann from Help! I'm Stuck for Thing I Know.
Have the best weekend and take care !
TFTD : Sometimes people come into your life, not to love you, but to help you realise that you are worth loving.
Stoopid blogger. My comment keeps disappearing. The same thing was happening on my blog the other day.
ReplyDeleteHope everything goes well for K and for you with the Learn To Run programme. I would definitely be needing sunnies too. Hugs. xo
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Fourth time lucky!
ReplyDeleteLove the TFTD - and wow that time has come fast, she will be fine and will have an awesome time, you will miss her but thank god for Skype etc nowadays :)
ReplyDeleteYes, it's come around far too quickly !!!! BUT, she will be off next weekend and she will be fine and I will be fine and yes, thank goodness for Skype and e-mail and FB !!!
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Never too late! I love my sunnies too. When you are teary, they really do come into their own. It must be strange children leaving. I've been thinking about it a bit of late as I'm collecting some women friends with much older children. I wish you the best on this stage. Hugs, and thank you so much for linking up to #thankfulthursday xx
ReplyDeleteThank you. The house will certainly be a lot quieter without her around.
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Awww mumma, it's a wonderful opportunity for K, but it's a wonderful opportunity for her. Biggest hugs of love to you. Coffee catch ups soon are required I think. You wear those sunnies mumma it's perfectly ok.
ReplyDeleteA coffee catch up is definitely required - hopefully sooner rather than later.
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It will be great for her, but thinking of you. Distance is hard, but it really doesn't make a difference when you love each other. X
ReplyDeleteThanks exactly right Kathy - thank goodness for email and Skype !!
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I'm crying too for you xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you Rae !!!! All sympathetic tears welcome - LOL
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I can't even imagine how you must be feeling lovely. When my son goes to Brisbane to visit his dad I miss him so much and he's never been gone for more than nine days. I also know it from the other perspective though. The year after I left school, I went on exchange to Sweden for 12 months. I know my mum missed me terribly and she wrote me a four page letter every week without fail.They arrived, without fail, every Monday for the entire year. I think I sent her about three or four postcards in that time and some emails. I was young and I was selfish, but I had an amazing year and am eternally grateful to her for letting me go and spread my wings and not trying to convince me to stay. I still have all 52 of those letters she wrote me. My mum also picked an exercise-related focus while I was away to take her mind off the empty-nest feeling. She started aqua aerobics and is still doing it weekly to this day. I'll be thinking of you extra specially this week my friend and sending you virtual love and hugs. xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you for the perspective from both sides. I know that I will probably mail her most days but I won't be expecting much back from her. I have already told the old people - if you mail her, don't expect her to reply to every mail you send because she probably won't - you will have more chance if you make arrangements to Skype her.
DeleteThank you for your thoughts - all greatly appreciated. I keep saying I'm not going to get upset because I know this is going to be great for her but it doesn't stop the odd tear just sliding down my cheek !!!
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My two eldest boys both had a gap year in Italy after grade 12 Linda so I do know how you're feeling. It's hard but you know what? It's so darn good for them. They come back with so much more maturity. Mind you Thaddeus learned to smoke in Europe which wasn't good. If you get a chance have a look at my post called "The Gap Years" or something. It might give you a laugh. (Sorry I don't mean to spruik my blog in your comments.)
ReplyDeleteYou are so right - I KNOW it's going to be great for her and she will come back more grown up and more mature and I will get over her going - I just hope it doesn't take too long and that A gets to stay home for a little while before he has to go away !
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I live permanently behind my sunnies because I have such leaky eyes ;) Big hugs to you gorgeous mama xx
ReplyDeleteThat's EXACTLY what I have - leaky eyes. Sometimes a single tear just slides down my cheek !!! Glad to know I'm not alone !
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Hang on tight to those sunnies! I can imagine what a mess I'd be...yet it will be so fabulous for her!
ReplyDeleteThe good thing is that the whole renos thing has just landed in our lap so that will take my mind off to some extent - so much to do by tomorrow and then with having to choose the tiles/toilet/shower screen/basins etc and still gut the bathroom - our work is cut out for us !!!
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It's a whole new part of life isn't it! I left home at 17, not by choice, I did hospital based nursing training and in those days you had to live in the nurses quarters (even the girls who were already married!!). I can remember my mum being absolutely devastated, and I know I was a bit oblivious to her pain because I was having such a great time!!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure K will be a bit like that as well - totally oblivious to my pain !!!! But, I guess that is what happens when children leave home !!!
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Aaaw hugs. I found it hard to not cook as much food for dinner time when my son moved out. Good luck to your daughter and good luck for your running challenge xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Alicia - yes, catering for just two of us will be a bit strange although maybe in a good way because there will be more left overs and less cooking each night !!!
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You will definitely miss her - as I will miss mine when they too fly the nest ...
ReplyDeleteI know !!! I hope yours don't leave too soon - it's so hard !!!
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Aww what a big step! Be brave little noddy & keep busy. Hope she has a fantastic time x
ReplyDeleteThanks Renee - yes, it's about being brave and keeping busy - hence one of the reasons I joined the Learn to Run group so I can get back out there running - I miss it so much !
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Sorry I missed that but where is your daughter going and for how long?
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Thank you Rita. She is off to Chicago for 12-24 months to au pair for a family there. I know it's going to be a huge adventure for her and she will make so many memories and have such great experiences.
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