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Going, Going, Gone...

As parents, we work hard to teach our children so they will grow up into well adjusted, testimony rich, productive adults. So why is it so hard to let them go? Children leaving home is suppose to be a positive thing right? So why do I feel so bad? Taking children to the airport, or seeing them leave on their own, is not easy - anytime. I should be use to it by now; we have experienced many comings and goings, many moistened by tears. But taking a line from the Sound of Music - "Why don't I feel better?" I've been owly the last few days, knowing Tawnya is heading back to Utah. Today was the departure. Although Dr. Pepper helps, it doesn't cure the heartache.

So what positive spin can I put on this? I've been blessed with wonderful children that I enjoy being with, and they enjoy being with John and me. They brighten our lives in so many ways. I'm grateful they have the desire to return home to visit after they move out. That is a wonderful gift for the many years of parenting. It is so true that we hold our children in our arms for a short time, but we hold them in our hearts forever! Enjoy the holding.

Can You Teach An Old Dog New Tricks?

I'm not sure I can learn how to blog, but Tawnya says "for sure"! I'm definitely an old dog panting through life. Maturity however, does help to identify likes and dislikes. Experience quickly narrows the choices. I plan to write about, and show pictures of, things that bring me happiness - in other words, felicity. At this stage in my life, I may as well focus on the joy and forget the rest! Perhaps my musings will be uplifting to someone. If not, with a click of the mouse I will disappear! So what are the felicities in my life? Future writings will focus on flowers, fabric, food (which includes fudge), family and faith... not necessarily in that order.