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Ciel, yes he does.
He's at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, where I did my graduate work in the early 70s.
posted by
Greenfields
on September 7, 2008 at 10:39 AM
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*waving membership card*
Yes, it is an emptiness... to fill with your own busy-ness! Things you put on hold while you raised your kids, things you can do on your own for hours, without interruption...
Greenfields, does your son go to school in the US?
posted by
Ciel
on September 6, 2008 at 8:56 PM
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Azur, thanks
Yes, you are so right. And, in watching Kabir make his way int he world I feel proud - watching and listening to him.
posted by
Greenfields
on September 5, 2008 at 8:37 PM
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ZenMom, I agree completely
Much as I love Kabir, I am at the centre of my life and I like it this way. He is an essential part of my life, but there is no HOLE after he left, as you suggest. And, as you say, I am happy he is where he is as he grows, learns, becomes more independent and relates to the world in his own terms.
posted by
Greenfields
on September 5, 2008 at 8:36 PM
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skye08, Iike your 'the older theyget the smarter I get'
I a saying to myself andmy husband, he's only 19. And, in some ways htey are so mature and in others they are not - that is a balance to keep in mind I find.
posted by
Greenfields
on September 5, 2008 at 8:32 PM
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Pat B, so true.
But, we strugle on, yes?
posted by
Greenfields
on September 5, 2008 at 8:31 PM
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Even the dog. Indeed.
I drive my boy to his games. He is 14, and he is always a little tense as we set out, nerves about the game. But as we continue, we start to talk. I love this. Later he will make his own way. But that is for then.
posted by
Azur
on September 5, 2008 at 3:32 PM
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People have asked me the same thing..........don't you miss her? (referring to my daughter who is now away at school). They find it odd that I'm not more morose or despondent. But, I say...."of course I miss her but, I know she's happy and in a good place".) This supersedes my longing for her presence. Secretly, I suspect these people have placed their own children in the CENTER of their world and now, the child's absence has left a HOLE in that world.
(To be fair, I should mention that my daughter and I communicate via text messaging several times a day (mostly initiated by her) so I feel like she is still here.)
posted by
ZenMom
on September 5, 2008 at 7:12 AM
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It is hard to let go
it is even harder to sit back and allow them to grow through their own mistakes because you know they are not going to listen to you anyway. As my Daddy always said, You can't put an old head on a young body. Thank God for Grandma for they may not sit and listen to Mom but they would never disrespect Grandma by not sitting and listening to what she has to say. The older they get, the smarter I am.LOL
posted by
skye08
on September 5, 2008 at 4:24 AM
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He will always be there -- in your heart.
And knowing your lives are flowing as they should can be a comfort. Still, it's hard to let go.
posted by
Pat_B
on September 5, 2008 at 4:22 AM
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