CHILDREN

This weekend I am especially thankful for my children.   Being a mom has been the most rewarding thing I've ever done.   I'm proud of my boys...and also proud of my step-children.   They have all grown up to be responsible, compassionate adults.   They are smart and funny and fun to be around.

Our family dynamic changed a little this week - Dan, Tanya and children moved to Nashville!  It's a great move for them so I'm very excited.   But I also felt some sadness.   I didn't see the grandchildren every day - but I knew I could stop by and see them if I wanted.   My husband has promised that I can travel to Nashville as often as I want to get Nana time; and I know that's true.   It's a 90 minute plane ride on Southwest.   It will just be different.

This week we saw their life being loaded onto the moving van - furniture, memories, and 376 boxes.   We spent time with them before they left.   And we hugged goodbye - with hugs just a little tighter and a little longer than normal days.    We know we will see them soon - but life will be different.

 
We now have 4 children living in 4 different states.   Thankfully, we like to travel.   Emile is in Portland, Oregon; Michelle is in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania; Dan is in Nashville and Tyler is still in Jacksonville.    

Just heard from them that they have arrived safely at their Nashville hotel for the night.   So thankful for a safe trip for them.   And still just a little bit sad....