This is so lovely, and reminded me of when we left our daughter at university in England so many years ago. She went to uni in Cornwall in the south west of England and we live in Switzerland. I cried all the way to Paris… It was so hard because she and I have always been so close. She’s married now, and I didn’t cry at her wedding because I was so happy, but my husband bawled his eyes out - he hadn’t cried when we dropped her at university! I was sad to drop my son off, too, three years later, also in England, but it only really hit me when I got back and had to go food shopping : suddenly I no longer knew what to buy! It felt so weird buying for two! Thank you for your beautiful story ❤️❤️ your son sounds wonderful ❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing all of this, Francesca. These big life transitions are so tender, aren’t they? I imagine that someday when our kids marry, it will definitely be my husband too who will bawl his eyes out!!
All these moments are beautiful really. Even the most tough ones bring something that opens your heart to make it sparkle more. I wish you lots of sparkles!
Thank you, Christina. Childhood really does go by so quickly, doesn’t it? People always told me that, but still somehow stunning when actually going through the big life transitions. Xoxo
Uuuggghh … I’m writing this with tears in my eyes because this was SO beautiful. I’m not where you are yet but I will be soon and “getting ready” seems impossible! This line was my favorite (it’s something my husband says all the time) 👉🏽 “For being a witness to his life.” 💖
Thank you, Sandra! xoxo And I love that your husband says that line too: "For being a witness to his life." How lucky are we to have this opportunity? I'm grateful all the time to be a parent to two people I respect and adore so much!
What a beautiful picture. Tears are rolling as I right this. I remember the college drop off, how I held my tears until I got back in the car and then cried all the way home - 3 plus s hours away. Everything changes, the proximity changes, but the love flowing in both directions never changed. We made it, my 2 thrived, my hubby and I found our new rhythm. Owen is fortunate to have two loving parents who support him and his dreams. You’ll be okay, but it’s also okay to cry and to miss him fiercely. 💜💜💜
This is so lovely, and reminded me of when we left our daughter at university in England so many years ago. She went to uni in Cornwall in the south west of England and we live in Switzerland. I cried all the way to Paris… It was so hard because she and I have always been so close. She’s married now, and I didn’t cry at her wedding because I was so happy, but my husband bawled his eyes out - he hadn’t cried when we dropped her at university! I was sad to drop my son off, too, three years later, also in England, but it only really hit me when I got back and had to go food shopping : suddenly I no longer knew what to buy! It felt so weird buying for two! Thank you for your beautiful story ❤️❤️ your son sounds wonderful ❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing all of this, Francesca. These big life transitions are so tender, aren’t they? I imagine that someday when our kids marry, it will definitely be my husband too who will bawl his eyes out!!
All these moments are beautiful really. Even the most tough ones bring something that opens your heart to make it sparkle more. I wish you lots of sparkles!
This post was beautiful. It brought tears to my eyes, honestly. I'll be there in a few years, and I just can't believe childhood went by so quickly.
Thank you, Christina. Childhood really does go by so quickly, doesn’t it? People always told me that, but still somehow stunning when actually going through the big life transitions. Xoxo
Uuuggghh … I’m writing this with tears in my eyes because this was SO beautiful. I’m not where you are yet but I will be soon and “getting ready” seems impossible! This line was my favorite (it’s something my husband says all the time) 👉🏽 “For being a witness to his life.” 💖
Thank you, Sandra! xoxo And I love that your husband says that line too: "For being a witness to his life." How lucky are we to have this opportunity? I'm grateful all the time to be a parent to two people I respect and adore so much!
They are also so lucky to have parents like you!
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What a beautiful picture. Tears are rolling as I right this. I remember the college drop off, how I held my tears until I got back in the car and then cried all the way home - 3 plus s hours away. Everything changes, the proximity changes, but the love flowing in both directions never changed. We made it, my 2 thrived, my hubby and I found our new rhythm. Owen is fortunate to have two loving parents who support him and his dreams. You’ll be okay, but it’s also okay to cry and to miss him fiercely. 💜💜💜
Thank you, Sharon! College drop off for the first time really is so tender, isn't it? I appreciate your sharing your wisdom here. So lovely! xoxo
Beautiful Laurie. I’m crying as if it was my own son’s drop off all over again.
It's such a tender life moment, isn't it? xoxo
Omg they don’t make them any sweeter. What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful human.
Thank you, Beth!!