tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393740465996795163.post6995376169504390750..comments2024-03-28T18:56:38.364-07:00Comments on Tracey Broome : Get a tissueTracey Broomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14560971496423789576noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393740465996795163.post-11325294081986384032015-08-26T08:57:02.429-07:002015-08-26T08:57:02.429-07:00Hey Everyone, thanks you so much for the comments ...Hey Everyone, thanks you so much for the comments and good wishes, I'm slowly coming back to the real world haha!Tracey Broomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560971496423789576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393740465996795163.post-73851642432452314432015-08-26T05:51:57.187-07:002015-08-26T05:51:57.187-07:00I hope that the sadness has eased a little for you...I hope that the sadness has eased a little for you and Gerry, and that you are now excited for the phone calls you receive to share in her cross country adventure.<br />Exciting and scary times ahead.<br />Michèle Hastingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346907762804197879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393740465996795163.post-68555773373351318342015-08-24T17:44:10.339-07:002015-08-24T17:44:10.339-07:00Oh, Tracey…
I've already begun looking longing...Oh, Tracey…<br />I've already begun looking longingly at baby photos.<br />Love& hope to all of you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393740465996795163.post-85985825228569288302015-08-24T11:21:48.218-07:002015-08-24T11:21:48.218-07:00You all seem to have a very strong family bond. I ...You all seem to have a very strong family bond. I can’t imagine how you all are feeling even after I read these words but I think the message of the deer is correct. Lori Buffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00233955188892423314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393740465996795163.post-12702952356009249042015-08-23T09:26:57.658-07:002015-08-23T09:26:57.658-07:00Sweet!Sweet!Lori Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636118097692465116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393740465996795163.post-33558452731310210162015-08-23T09:23:07.183-07:002015-08-23T09:23:07.183-07:00When we dropped Stephanie off at WCU four years ag...When we dropped Stephanie off at WCU four years ago we realized we were taking the first step in her leaving home and it was emotional. When we dropped Meredith off at college in PA two years ago it was that same step with her plus the one of coming home to an empty nest.<br /><br />For the first month it was devastatingly quiet in the house and we missed them terribly. We still miss them terribly, but we have fallen into a different but comfortable rhythm around here in the last two years. Have I mentioned that we still miss them terribly?<br /><br />Stephanie is (reluctantly) staying with us for a while because she <i>just</i> (last week) got a job teaching fifth grade seven minutes from our house. She can't wait to start life on her own and plans on moving out of state at some point to see what other places have to offer.<br /><br />Since they took their first tentative steps as toddlers our goal has been to make them strong, independent adults. I don't know how we did it, if we did <i>anything</i> right; but something worked out and they seem to be exactly that.<br /><br />As parents we need to give them the tools they will require and send them on their way. It doesn't mean we stop loving them, missing them, worrying about them, or helping them any way we can. And as they become the people they are and your heart almost bursts with pride we can take joy in the fact we were there when they took those first tentative steps.jbfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16434184599444291758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393740465996795163.post-45433489442298409012015-08-23T08:23:39.867-07:002015-08-23T08:23:39.867-07:00As parents, we all know “that” day will come.
It’s...As parents, we all know “that” day will come.<br />It’s inevitable. And necessary.<br />We do the very best we can to raise a “good” human being.<br /><br />Years of joy, sadness, trials, tribulations and achievements seem to rush by in an instant, and we find ourselves waving them away into the big unknown.<br />No matter how much we think we have prepared ourselves for that moment, we are wracked with tears, and fears.<br /><br />But, we owe it to our beautiful children to recognise their need for wings to fly when they are ready. And, to support the decisions they make.<br /><br />Remember, a tree’s roots grow stronger and deeper as the wind blows against them, and they mature into steady individuals.<br />You and Gerry have done an incredible job with Wesley. She has a deep, strong foundation, and will endure, no matter how much the winds of change may buffet her resolve sometimes.<br />She will bend and sway gracefully as she accepts her challenges.<br /><br />And, one day, it will be her turn to create a life. She will bestow her goodness into them. <br />The world needs people like her.<br /><br />As we nurture our children, we sometimes put our selves on the back burner.<br />Life will now take another turn, as you and Gerry “discover” each other in a rich, fulfilling way. Take time out (and away) to enjoy this new chapter in your lives, knowing you’ve done a fine, fine job...Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16023748614942747415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393740465996795163.post-76810056264835572062015-08-23T05:00:28.518-07:002015-08-23T05:00:28.518-07:00I truly believe that letting Proge go away to high...I truly believe that letting Proge go away to high school was the best thing in the world for, but terrible for me. We were a close family, but we knew he needed more experience in life than he would be getting staying at home in the woods. I always felt that if he wanted to live in the woods when he was thirty after experience in the world that would be great. But if he stayed in the woods because he had never learned anything else it would be very bad indeed.<br />The more freedom you are willing to give, the deeper the relationship will become. Proge has been living with me for many years now, but it would not be possible if he hadn't been on his own for so many years.<br />All this is by way of saying that your relationship with Wesley will change, grow stronger and open new possibilities in all your lives.<br />But there will be days of feeling completely empty inside so get yourself a really good long distance calling plan in addition to Skype if you don't already have it.smartcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15430370214403895826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393740465996795163.post-27218992297035827142015-08-22T17:58:42.677-07:002015-08-22T17:58:42.677-07:00Meredith, you are a great example of life with kid...Meredith, you are a great example of life with kids after they leave. You still share so much time and joy with them, I look forward to years of the same.<br />Suzan, I remember your blog from NY. I also see how your relationship continues long distance. My blogger friends are helping me weather this storm, that's for sure. We did raise some good kids!<br />But.... Wait..... Yosemite.... Bear, plague.... WHAT?! Oh boy.......Tracey Broomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560971496423789576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393740465996795163.post-4693151649674323892015-08-22T15:54:33.681-07:002015-08-22T15:54:33.681-07:00Oh How I remember. NYC 6 years ago this week. We h...Oh How I remember. NYC 6 years ago this week. We had just settled DD into her dorm and walked back downstairs with her "just met" 4 roommates. The roommates were all going out for dinner to get acquainted. I was flying out the next day. DD hesitated and I said "no go," have fun and with tears, and roommates waiting we kissed and hugged goodbye on a bustling street corner and I headed the opposite direction dragging 2 huge empty suitcases back down 14 blocks to my hotel.... sobbing the whole way..with folks giving me a wide berth as I passed. The Bowery Street Mission was on the way and the doors were open and I could see all the homeless men in ragged clothes standing in the pews trying to follow the music. I stopped and let that scene and sound wash over me in waves and finally I caught my breath and walked the last 3 blocks. Later that night my cell rang and DD was calling to make sure I was alright. and I was, knowing that she was embarking on a wondrous adventure.<br /><br />You never stop missing them. I still cry every time the kids drive away and DD cries when I leave LA..<br /><br />But we raised strong independent kids. We gave them the tools, shared our wisdom, and they will be alright... and they still call with the MoM? Dad? what do I ? when should I? How do I? and you are needed once more.<br /><br />It is scary, it is lonely at times, often sad, but It's alright..even when your kids leave for Yosemite this Wednesday with recent bear attacks and outbreaks of the plague in campgrounds..it...GULP..is gonna be alright.<br /><br />Whenever this fear or sadness grips me, my mind goes to Eye On The Prize by the Emmaus Group Singers.. (Spotify)<br />It fills me up and I know once more everything is gonna be alright..everything is gonna be alright. I pass this song on now to you. May it lift you up and ready you for your new adventures.<br /><br />love<br />z <br /><br /><br />oldgreymareprimitiveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18070774314265663535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393740465996795163.post-1984687492535741042015-08-22T14:04:33.191-07:002015-08-22T14:04:33.191-07:00My friend, I get this. The only two times my Mark ...My friend, I get this. The only two times my Mark cried with such sadness was when his kids started their life from us.<br />It's going to be fine.<br />Really it is.<br />You are so blessed with goodness.<br />Much love.<br />Mcookingwithgashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11456258592273328486noreply@blogger.com