Empty Nest........NOOOOO

Caleb

As you know my baby graduated this past May. I am so dreading my little guy going off to College this fall. I am so proud of him wanting to go into

the medical field. I lost a wonderful sister 5 years ago to Leukemia...I MISSSSSSSSSSSSSsssss her dearly. He has decided to go into Radiology. He told me he wanted to go into this field, that way, heaven forbid if someone else would get cancer, but he could help take care of them. He has such a kind and sweet spirit.

My beautiful sister Melissa (Smith) Casconi

I lifted a post my Dear Sister Paula but on another Blog, I hope they do not care, but it touched me so. I will have to remember to use them when my baby (who stands 5'10", Mom 5'5") leaves for college this fall. Hope this helps.

paula clare said...
I have been privately emailed by several soon to be empty nesters regarding helpful hints for said sad mommies...I thought I'd post them here...I hope you don't mind Trish (YOU are the one who started this, what with the commenting about it being KINDERGARTEN and not high school, etc. :-) ) And so, without further adieu, hints on Coping: Let's see...

1. Remain calm.

2. ALWAYS carry tissues with you...(even the drive thru lane of McDonald's can bring you to tears while waxing nostalgic, one can think of the "Happy Meal" days of yesteryear and before you know it, BAM! The flood ensues)

3. Remember you'll ALWAYS be a mom...just not in the same capacity.

4. Ignore rule 1.

5. If you don't have a hobby, GET ONE! Go on trips with girlfriends, go back to college, take up making pottery, become an archaeologist...DO something to fill the hours. (Bear in mind "sad" still catches up with you...but it's infinitely easier to deal with if you're too busy to ruminate!)

Blessings,
Paula Clare aka Disgruntled Empty Nester

P.S. Blogging is one hobby *I* took up to help fill some of the empty nest time!)


I hope these help you.. Thanks Paula and Trish.

God Bless,

Debxxxx

Graduation Day

(Aug. 2007)

Well its finally here, my youngest son, Caleb Lee will be graduating from High School today. I can hardly believe that time has passed so fast. Is Mom ready for this ......NOOOOOOOOO I am not ready for the house to be totally quite, and No Loud music, No games playing, Mom can I have some money, and so on.

I have enjoyed my children both boys, Curtis and Caleb, have turned into fine young men. Has it always been a easy road, NO but we made it through it all and I am Very Proud of them both.

(May 2008)

So today Mom will watch her baby walk across the stage get his diploma and start preparing for the College life this fall. I love you Caleb, wish you the best, I know you will be fine, just know I am always here for you. Remember to keep Christ first in your life. I am Proud of you son.

Love you,

Mom