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marjorielight

Saying Goodbye

Jul 21, 2010 14:09

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 ( Read more... )

leaving, stephanie light, saying goodbye, growing up, empty nest

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ex_kmessner July 22 2010, 02:36:51 UTC

This post should have come with a warning. I am weeping, and I blame you.

marjorielight July 22 2010, 12:55:53 UTC

I hope you aren't in a coffee house in Cambridge with free wi-fi and dripping into your frappe-mocha-flippa-iced-coffee. 'Cause that would be embarrassing.

Seriously, sorry I made you weep. WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! Just think, only four more years with your boy at home and then you can make tear-inducing posts, too! :-)

I miss you!

jessica_shea July 22 2010, 02:39:04 UTC

This is so sweet. I bet she's great. And I bet it really, really helps knowing that you'll be there for her when she needs you.

marjorielight July 22 2010, 12:57:05 UTC

Awww, thanks Jessica, that's sweet of you to say. I hope she feels that way. I know her father and I do! :-)

gemella1 July 22 2010, 04:38:36 UTC

Awww, Marjorie, you said it all -- and said it beautifully. I choked back tears. I can only hope for your strength when it's my turn to send them out into the world. Thanks for sharing.

marjorielight July 22 2010, 12:57:56 UTC

Sorry I made you cry! I don't even want to THINK about what you will be like with the girls leave - you will feel it doubly!

cynthialord July 22 2010, 10:41:04 UTC

Oh, what a beautiful post. Much love to you both.

marjorielight July 22 2010, 12:59:17 UTC

Thanks, Cindy! Letting her go was like bungee jumping - scary and exhilarating at the same time. (You are getting close...)

Wow...I'm not a cryer... anonymous July 23 2010, 17:34:35 UTC

Browsing to see what you're up to on your blog and...THIS! Strange how her world has changed so positively with her career, future marriage, and all the other things that happen when you leave your parents for good. Sounds like she has things beautifully arranged to have a successful and peaceful life. I'm happy for her--but happier for you because you've guided her to this point...the loving, laughing, and teaching!

Ms. Madore

marjorielight July 24 2010, 15:06:43 UTC

Thanks for commenting! I'm always glad to welcome new readers! :-) We are proud of her and look forward to see what she does with her life.