Saying Goodbye

[marjorielight]

I’ve spent over twenty years loving her, raising her, and worrying about her. This morning she left - for good. My daughter is a grown-up and just pulled out of the driveway toward her future. I want to call her back or text her: “Remember not to leave wet towels on the floor!” (But she is tidier than all of us.) Maybe I could call and say, “When

Comments

[kellyrfineman]

Dude, I got all sniffly over this, having met (and adored) your daughter earlier this spring. Here. Have some tea. And hugs.

[marjorielight]

My job here is done - I made a poet cry. Thanks for the tea & hugs! (I needed them.)

Wishes

[anonymous]

I wish that, maybe she'll learn to leave wet towels on the floor for just a bit? Live and learn, laugh and play. Kind of like your blog title.

She is a great young woman with her whole life ahead of her! We are very proud of her and Kevin.

Uncle Matt

Re: Wishes

[marjorielight]

She is a wonderful young woman who has worked hard and achieved much. She and Kevin make a good team!

[jenny_moss]

This made me teary-eyed. Hugs for you both.

[marjorielight]

Jenny - Thanks for the hugs! I was stunned how it just came out of nowhere like that after 24.5 years! (Sorry about the tears!) :-)

[marjorielight]

Kristy - Thanks so much! We are happily in the throes of wedding planning, so I'll get to see her frequently! :-)

[beckylevine]

Wow. So glad you'll be seeing lots of her, but got a lump in my throat at the milestone feeling. You've obviously been a wonderful mother, and you still are being that. :)

[marjorielight]

Her new home is a little less than three hours away. (My son is in San Francisco area, so I'm thankful she's close.) Thanks for saying I'm a good mother - that means so much! :-)