we took Rebekah back to school last week.
She claimed, repeatedly, that she was taking less stuff than last year...
pretty sure she was wrong. ;)
We schlepped, we carried, we got everything in her room.
We walked around campus and lunched and shopped.
All too soon it was time to say good-bye.
I thought I would be okay, I thought it was going to be fine...
I was wrong.
When Julianna lost it, I did too.
I feel badly about that, the last thing I want to do is make things harder on Rebekah.
Honestly though? I don't really feel too badly...because, I know, and she knows, how very lucky we are that we enjoy each others company so much, and enjoy such a good relationship, that it's hard when she leaves. I'm happy for her and I know it's going to be fine...for both of us.
She's off doing good things and is right where she belongs, where I want her to be.
Though I'll have some rough moments, some crying jags and times when I miss her desperately, I also hold dear in my heart how very much I love her and how very thankful I am that she's my girl.
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Must be so sad .... although I can't imagine just yet. (At this stage in my life I sometimes wish my teenager would just go away!) Hope you're all coping okay and getting used to living without her with you on a daily basis again.
Oh, it's a tough thing, for sure. I can totally relate. Mine moved away 3 years ago and has never moved back. I still miss her terribly but know she's doing good things. That helps.
Aw . . .
Thinking of you. :-D
That sure was a packed van! I bet it was great having her home for the summer. And you're right - the crying only means how much she is loved and missed and that you enjoy her company :) Here's to another great year off at college!
I CAN NOT believe that she is starting her second year in college already. I feel like you were just writing about the first time you took her to college. Man. Time really flies by. And it just doesn't get much easier, does it?
But you are right. You are all very lucky. :)
Such a bittersweet feeling I'm sure! So glad you have such an awesome family relationship...all of you! Wishing Rebekah all the best this year!!
Those group hug pictures are priceless. :)
I'm sorry you had such a hard time saying good bye again. :(
I have so few years left before we do this that just reading your post made my cry :) But it is good. This is what they need to do.
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