When my daughter said this to me last night, it made me shed a few private tears. You see, GG has a medical condition and lives in assisted living accommodation in the UK. We have had a lovely family Christmas here in France and now it's time to take her and her brother (BB), who is at university back.
See you in the morning is bitter sweet because I can't see them in the morning.... every morning.
I try and console myself with the fact that if I still lived in the UK I wouldn't see my grown up kids every morning ....empty nest syndrome is even harder across the miles.
Wow. I can't imagine what it would be like to not get to see your children every morning. I hope you all can feel the peace of each other's love.
ReplyDeleteMy 4 year-old Gia always asks the same question at night: "Will you come get me in the morning?" It always makes me sad that she would even have to ask. But I assure her that I will always love her.
Have a lovely weekend!
Thank you for your reply. My kids are grown up so it was time for them to fly the nest. I think it will always be hard to say goodbye but the times together are extra special.
DeleteThat was so touching, somehow it is the smallness of those little moments that keep them so firmly fixed in our memories.
ReplyDeleteThank you ....you are so right.
DeleteBut the joy of being able to say see you in the morning could go beyond in person. It can be a thought, or maybe an internet/skype type of "see you in the morning". Of course, as many know, when we are apart from our loved ones, it makes the in-person reunion so much more special.
ReplyDeleteYes I agree...we Facebook, telephone and Skype alot. And it helps that I know my kids are happy where they are.
DeleteThat is sweet. My daughter is 11. She just returned from a vacation with her Dad so I get to see her tomorrow. I can't imagine how hard it will be when she leaves home.
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Hi Amy
DeleteIt is bittersweet saying goodbye to your kids whatever age they are. It helps to have lots going on in your own life.
A touching post! It must be so hard not to have your children at home! Big hugs to you
ReplyDeleteThank you. They are grown up but it is still hard at times. xx
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