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I'm OK
Fri Apr 14 2006

Now that the initial shock has worn off, I'm OK.  I'm still having a hard time thinking what it'll be like not being able to pick up the phone and find out when she's bringing Rena for the weekend, or hear her latest tale of the weirdos she encounters at work.   And I do have AAA if my car breaks down.

Rena is OK with the move.  Her first thought was leaving her friends here, but the idea of mountains and rain and fog and the ocean, well...she's happy with the thought.  Another thing, too.  Her father recently moved to Missouri, so it's not like she's leaving him behind.

Some have suggested that maybe Megan will change her mind.  I hope she won't on my account.   Of course, if things don't work out otherwise, I would be happy to have her stay.  But not on my account. She has her own life to live, and I wouldn't presume to dictate to her, or put a load of guilt on her for "deserting her poor, aged Mom."  I hope I'd never stoop to that ploy.  Take away my Certificate of Motherhood.

I will get by just fine.  We've been sort of co-dependent anyway, but she will do just fine wherever she goes.  And I'll be just fine too.  And I have about six weeks to get used to the idea.

SIX WEEKS??!!!    Six Weeks?  Can I be ready to wave bye-bye by then?  Hooboy!  Do I ever have a job of work getting ready for that.  Six weeks.  Ummm.  Well, stiff upper lip, old girl.

Shalom

5 Comments
  • From:
    DancingButterfly (Legacy)
    On:
    Fri Apr 14 2006
    :) Things will work out :)
  • From:
    Dustbunny3 (Legacy)
    On:
    Fri Apr 14 2006
    Life does throw a curve ball over the HOME plate
    as we walk the journey. But think of positive things like a trip on Amtrac in July to vist !!! pretty trip and Portland area has so many things to see along the Columbia River (COOL) and adventure I can see much planning and joy.
    You are right that family is mobile and in the rurry work world today it must be flexable.
    When you and I were kids most all the family tree loved ones were born and died not far from
    place they were born. Adapt to change is a must today such is true here in the Valley for there is VERY little work for our youth as it has become a retirement area and they means to make a mark and living take them world wide.
    For us older set in our ways it is Harder to adapt but we do.

  • From:
    ImNotLisa (Legacy)
    On:
    Sun Apr 16 2006
    That you can do it shows how much strength you have. I'd give you a hug if I could.
  • From:
    Camomille (Legacy)
    On:
    Sun Apr 16 2006
    Oh, my . . . I am very sorry to hear this news. That is a bombshell! I would be having all the same feelings as you are . . . wanting her to stay but wanting her to go on with her own life too . . .

    (((( hugs ))))
  • From:
    Dreamerbooks2003 (Legacy)
    On:
    Mon Apr 17 2006
    what did I miss???
    Rena is moving.. to where??
    Guess this is gonna take so hitting of the back button
    OH .. man..
    I'm even gonna miss her... with you