Sometimes life takes a detour you didn’t see coming.
Our daughter and family are moving to another province 24 hours drive away
We were gutted , devastated
Our hearts 24 hours away?!?!?!?
The grief comes in waves , most we tread water through , some have us struggling to catch our breathe , and our energy is almost exhausted and then it lifts.
Family and friends try to help
“ it will get easier “……..not yet
“ you can always visit”…….we see them every day here
“ you can FaceTime “…….how do I get a bear hug on FaceTime?
“they have to do what’s best for them”………no, no they do not
“I only see my grandkids once a year “…….it’s not about YOU!
“ you will have so much time to do whatever you want”?…..I don’t want “time”…….I WANT THEM
What it comes to is this: we raised our kids to be confident , responsible adults . To make their own decisions , own their own mistakes…..not saying moving is a mistake!
To live THEIR lives , not as a duplicate of mine or to “ do all the things” I never could or would!
We can’t be mad or resentful that they are now doing JUST THAT
Yes, my heart aches that I can’t see Alexandra and Logan every day
Yes I cry, a lot ….. just when I think I have no tears left , oh wait, another flood!
BUT , love takes a step back, looks deeper and love IS stronger than any distance !
I recently read a quote and the part that stuck with me was
YOU CAN
YOU HAVE
YOU WILL
You can get through this
You have been through touch situations before
You will always be Ney Ney and Popeye !!!!!
YOU CAN YOU HAVE. YOU WILL
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