:( (((HUGS))) I've never been through this, even as a daughter. I went to a local university (and came home almost every weekend, all five years -- plus, I lived at home one year, to save money). Then I lived with my parents until I was 29 (because I ran a school and had no money). I still have 10 years before we'll go through this with my son (I don't think it'll be as hard with him, but who knows?) -- and 12 before DD will be off to college. My thoughts with you all!
I totally understand everything you're experiencing. I sent my son off for two years in Chile in July. My husband and I have experienced the same range of emotion and experiences you wrote about -- and despite knowing that it's an important step for them and I want him to stand independently, it's still hard. Hugs!
Is he on his mission? We have so many boys from our ward going to South America. In a way I'm glad we didn't have boys - I don't know how I could stand that. Though DD is considering one herself and I would wholly support it. I know that blessings come and they're all the better for it in the end.
Yes, he is on a mission. He had his 19th birthday in the MTC yesterday. He'll leave for South America the end of the month. It is exciting and wonderful and hard all at once. But I'm glad he chose to go. Good luck with your daughter leaving, I'll be thinking of you.
Stephanie, My own DD is almost 16, and of course she's been my priority all her life. Now we are going through some turbulent times, where at times she's feels ready to move out, and times when she can't be away from me. Sheesh! It seems you all make a very loving family, I would like to say: don't be too hard on yourself for struggling with this separation it seems like a natural reaction and very touching. Hang in there : )
You will still have time to see her, to do fun things with her, to make new memories. It's just a new chapter of both of your lives--but a good chapter!
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My own DD is almost 16, and of course she's been my priority all her life. Now we are going through some turbulent times, where at times she's feels ready to move out, and times when she can't be away from me. Sheesh!
It seems you all make a very loving family, I would like to say: don't be too hard on yourself for struggling with this separation it seems like a natural reaction and very touching.
Hang in there : )
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