Or maybe this should be titled Mood Indigo.
My Rock. My confidante. My Helping Hand. The One Who Keeps My Head on Straight. My Friend In Need. My Moral Support. My So Many Other Things.
My daughter.
Dropped a bombshell on me today.
By the first of July she plans to move to Washington. She had plans to move there when she retired, but she's at least 20 years from that. The company she works for has a branch in Seattle, so there's no problem with a job when she gets there. She plans to live in Vancouver.
Can I describe the shock? I burst into tears, and I'm about to start dripping again. It feels like something has been ripped out of me. I figured that in 20 years I wouldn't be around to miss her when she moved. But this!
She helped me after I'd had cataract surgery (twice). She was with me after my two mastectomies. Taking care of me when I had the flu, or other indispositions. Always available when I need help of any kind.
How can I manage without her?
I'm devastated.
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You could always move up with her (separate homes of course). It's much cooler up here during the summer as you know!
Alli
Love,
~Cali
I am as shocked as you are and wondering at her choice of timing. Why would she move to Washington and leave her 80 year old mother to fend for herself both emotionally and physically???
I will call you in a couple of days, after you get over the initial shock so that I don't cause a torent of tears.
Love you
love sez
you'll be okay.. but I am a bit worried.. what with your health lately.. and how she is your only child nearby.. maybe you should move with her....???
Is that a possibility???
I guess she has an opportunity with this job.. that makes it worth the move.. and the kids will do well in washington.. but damn they are gonna miss grandma chaya..
;(