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Monday, January 23, 2012

journey . . .


sending The Girl off to school yesterday was perhaps harder than when she left for college last Fall - it certainly had it's challenges. It's not that her winter break entailed anything more life defining or meaningful as compared to last summer, and yet she mentally struggled with leaving. There was no sobbing "I don't want to go" - quite the contrary, she was eager to get back to her new "routine", especially her friends. And perhaps that was the catalyst for the struggle: she loves being home / she loves being at school. In any event, a 40 minute delay of her original flight ultimately translated into a 6 hour delay in arrival in Boston, and the challenge of returning to school took on a whole different meaning. But I went to bed last night knowing that she was (finally) safely at her destination and I slept better knowing that she was happy to be there. Just another step in life's journey. Letting go / moving on.

7 comments:

  1. Beautiful shot - and glad your daughter made it safely to school, even with the delay!

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  2. I understand your feelings. I feel the same way every time my son leaves to drive back to Syracuse U. He's in grad school so I should be used to it by now but there's always that little tug. Wonderful photo, btw. Love the texture.

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  3. It is hard to let them go even knowing that it's a good thing for them.

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  4. My oldest is lucky enough (and close enough) to be able to drive himself to school after a break. That second when he pulls away from the driveway and waves good bye is still one of the hardest moments I encounter since he went away to college. I know he loves (and needs) to come home. I also know he loves (and needs) his school. How does that Jimmy Durante song go: “Did you ever have the feeling that you wanted to go, when you also have the feeling that you wanted to stay . . . ” Hang in there, Nicki! What choice do we have?

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  5. I loved that movie where Durante sang that song - and seeing them off is part-&-parcel of growing them up. I too grow a greater respect and love for my parents each step of the way (they did it 4 times).

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  6. It's so bitter sweet! It's actually kind of painful to read your experiences, Nicki, and to remember how hard it was to see my 3 go so far away. Strangely, and I can't even fathom how it happened, it got gradually easier.

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  7. I don't think we as moms ever really want them to go -- but it's a prideful feeling when they want to get out and do their own thing. Love your header processing, by the way! :)

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