~Berthold Auerbach
…are gusting through my life right now with hurricane force.
Some things I can speak about ~ others I cannot.
I believe I have mentioned that one of my sons is leaving for the marines soon.
Well, ‘soon’ has arrived. Monday, he leaves for Boot Camp in San Diego.
Am I sad? Yes. Am I going to miss him? Absolutely. Worry about him? Constantly.
But there comes a time in life where change is inevitable. Unavoidable. Necessary.
My youngest son has also decided that it is time to spread his wings and will be moving to his own apartment this weekend.
At their age, it is past time for them to be on their own. But, as a mother, I worry about whether they will be okay by themselves. Make the right decisions. Have enough food to eat. Be warm enough. Stay cool in the summer. Be safe.
But, thinking back to my early years on my own, I made it just fine. There were times when there was no food to eat, wrong decisions were made, and I was uncomfortable. But I made it through and so will they.
Now, please remind me of this when I see both of them drive away.
And on top of a new job last year, finishing up my two year president’s term of our RWA chapter, losing our precious little dog, Misty, three weeks ago, my life is drastically changing.
I am actually looking forward to the new journey.
Tonight, our good friends, ‘da Bears’ are coming over to see soon-to-be-a-marine son one last time before he leaves. We will celebrate with Chinese food and wine and fresh chocolate chip cookies. And play games and laugh until our faces hurt. I look forward to this. ‘If we are not going to have a good time, we just are not going to do it.’ as quoted by M. da Bear.
Have a great Saturday!
~Sandy
