when kids leave their home...

Our I-pad Christmas!

I was reading a book today about a woman reflecting upon how sad she was when her two older girls left for college and how she felt an incredible void in her life.  I can't say that I felt that when when any of our kids  left our home temporarily or permanently to move on.  Yes, my heart was heavy with emotions and I reminisced and I worried about their futures; but I did not feel "a void".  Brian and I have always wanted our children to know that they are capable, good people who can succeed happily in the world.  We sought for each realize that they must make their own path in life, be happy and love themselves because "If you do not love yourself, you cannot love someone else." We have been thrilled with each new step all have taken from Matt starting a new career and traveling to Nick living alone and soring in school to Sarah succeeding in her career and starting a new life with Chris. Our kids moving on has not left me feeling unhappy, in fact, it has done the opposite. Those steps and experience each has taken has made me feel truly happy because they are proof our kids are becoming balanced; something all seek.