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Two weeks ago, I came back from a wonderful family vacation. We spend seven glorious days vacationing in Cabo San Lucas. My eldest, who is now twenty-one went back to California where he now resides, we continued on to Colorado. This article is about dealing with the sadness of letting go. This is the first time he did not come home with us after going on a family vacation.
I am sharing a family photo that was taken in Cabo. This is our favorite picture. We will turn this one into a Christmas Card to send out to family and friends for Christmas 2009.
As parents, we work very hard to ensure that our children are given the very best. The goal is to help prepare them, so they can become productive citizens. You take pleasure attending all of their functions, but no one can prepare you for the empty feeling you experience when your child is ready to leave home.
I sometimes wonder , why can't I have it both ways? Have children that are very successful and they live nearby. That would be so grand, but in my case my son lives too far away. I am in Colorado, he in San Francisco. The best I can do is to be thankful he is doing well for himself, even though I miss him immensely. I do not think as parents we can ever get over that awful feeling of having to let go. Nothing can prepare you for that moment, it is part of what it means to be a parent.
To ease the pain of letting go, I have a heart-to heart talk with myself and I. I am very firm too! I SAY HEY!! Think about all the other parents whose kids are not ideal citizens. After a few seconds, I can feel a warm feeling in my heart. I then , pray for those parents who are experiencing hardships and I thank God that I am truly blessed to have a wonderful son even though he is so many miles away.
I hope and pray , if you find yourself in that situation that this article can brighten your day! Many Blessings!!!!!!!
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| Reviewed by Debra Conklin |
8/6/2009 |
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When my daughter moved out three years ago, I cried and was sad for days. The place she had occupied in my life for so many years seemed gone, and it was heart-breaking to go into her room and know she was now an adult and that the only time she'd ever live under my roof again would be for sporadic visits and vacations. It was difficult to let go, but I also realized she needed to be on her own, to learn to be independent. I only hoped that I had given her the tools to do it successfully.
Spending time with her now, in her own home, filled with her own personality, I smile to see that I linger in her mind by the touches of me in her home. We have the same tastes in books, movies, art, and her love of earthy tones and and open spaces, mirror my own. If I ever doubted I had an influence in who she's become, I didn't after visiting her and knowing she's her own woman and that she's just fine. |
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| Reviewed by Regis Auffray |
7/20/2009 |
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As parents, we work very hard to ensure that our children are given the very best. The goal is to help prepare them, so they can become productive citizens. You take pleasure attending all of their functions, but no one can prepare you for the empty feeling you experience when your child is ready to leave home.
I completely agree, Nicole. They will always be our "little ones." Love and blessings to you,
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| Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK |
6/26/2009 |
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I've Lived In CA Over 40 Years,i.e. Wonderful Vacation In San Lucas!?
You Should've Visit Los Angelses Sleazy... Boy Would Your Attitude Change Instantly!I Am Realist Not An Idealist!!
Must Give Credit For Aspiring Write...
TRASK... |
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| Reviewed by Mark Lichterman |
6/26/2009 |
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Nicole, I have four children all on their own for a number of years now, but when my eldest son, who will be fifty-two in July, left home my wife cried... When he moved back home, my wife cried.
The strongest "empty nest" feeling I've had was two months ago when I sent my third, and last novel to the publisher for editing.
A very well written and eaisly understood article.
Mark |
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| Reviewed by Dimetrous Nixon |
6/26/2009 |
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| Hi Nicole, what a beautiful article. I only have the one son, and he's been gone now for 16 years,so you can imagine how I felt when he moved away. Lovely photo of you and family. Keep up the good work, and I know you will inspire someone else. |
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