I used to be a single mom of six. Now I'm a happily married mom of six. Add in our son-in-love, some bigger girls' boyfriends, lots of friends and family, and we've got a crew! We are faith-filled and fun, and we love BIG.
Oh, Devin. Your are my hero. Your words of wisdom get me through some tough days. You sent me an email some time back that I carry with me, just to give me strength, (I speak with God and gives me strength too) But you "sooth" me, my oldest is leaving the nest and going very close, but he is moving in with recently widowed grandma, for his freshman year, not like your baby, but the dynamics and chemistry of our home will change, the other six are fighting for his room. Again your are awesome, hang in there, and remember what you told me pray like heck for them and let's not stand in their way!
You guys are so great. This was the hardest, best thing I've ever done. It really rips your heart out. I have five more years to gear up for the next one!
They won't keep leaving if you stop doing such a good job as a parent!! Then, of course, you will have to beg them to leave. She has so much ahead of her; you've done a great job, Mom!! Give it a few weeks and she will know she still needs you to keep up the good work!
Ack! I came back here to read the last few comments on this post and relived it all over again. Crying at 3 in the afternoon freaks my kids out so I must regain my composure...quickly. Thanks again for the support.
Tiffany, you are so kind. Believe it or not that's what I worry about the most: Have I taught her everything she needs to know?
Merritt, I'll be thinking of you. It's one of the hardest things I've done. I'm doing MUCH better now.
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omg that made me cry! I remember saying goodbye to my mom when I went to college and I was only 2 hours away, but it was still so hard.
My boys are 3 and 4 and I can't even fathom having to do that just yet.
Oh sister!! I can't imagine. I don't even know what the heck to say...must go redo makeup now!!
So, I'm sitting here sobbing. My heart breaking for all of you. Keep in mind all that lies ahead for Sutton.
My gramma would say that this is a three hankie post. If she knew what a post was.
I sure got all teary eyed.
Oh, Devin.
Your are my hero.
Your words of wisdom get me through some tough days.
You sent me an email some time back that I carry with me, just to give me strength, (I speak with God and gives me strength too)
But you "sooth" me, my oldest is leaving the nest and going very close, but he is moving in with recently widowed grandma, for his freshman year, not like your baby, but the dynamics and chemistry of our home will change, the other six are fighting for his room.
Again your are awesome, hang in there, and remember what you told me pray like heck for them and let's not stand in their way!
You guys are so great. This was the hardest, best thing I've ever done. It really rips your heart out. I have five more years to gear up for the next one!
Congratulations, you got through it... Very very touching *sniff*!
What a beautiful post.
I don't know how you got through it...
There are tears rolling down my face...
Sutton's expression on the last photo is what got to me...
I haven't been here in awhile and I've obviously missed a lot! Then I land on this post and now I need tissues! I hope you are doing well.
(I am the youngest of 8 and remember how sad it was each time one of my siblings left for college.)
They won't keep leaving if you stop doing such a good job as a parent!! Then, of course, you will have to beg them to leave. She has so much ahead of her; you've done a great job, Mom!! Give it a few weeks and she will know she still needs you to keep up the good work!
AHHHH it happened.
You made me cry.
That will be me just about 10 months from now... and I'm already bawling.
Ack! I came back here to read the last few comments on this post and relived it all over again. Crying at 3 in the afternoon freaks my kids out so I must regain my composure...quickly. Thanks again for the support.
Tiffany, you are so kind. Believe it or not that's what I worry about the most: Have I taught her everything she needs to know?
Merritt, I'll be thinking of you. It's one of the hardest things I've done. I'm doing MUCH better now.
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