My husband John and I have been married for 21 years as of April 2008. We have 3 children- two teens and a 10 year old and have been homeschooling for most of their lives. We have spent the last 10 years in the ministry as missionaries to Romania. We returned from the field in March of 2007 and are trusting the Lord as He continues to guide us on this next step of our journey.
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Sometimes it’s the small things in life that can open up a fountain of tears. This morning we were getting things loaded in the van that we are selling or giving away to some friends in
Labels: Growing up, memories, packing, Tonka Trucks
posted by KarenW at
6:54 AM
7 Comments:
I've been going through a bit of that lately myself. We are not moving, but the gradual signs of my babies growing up cuts deep. I'm trying to hold on to every moment I can.
You might want to dbl. check with Gabe about getting rid of the Tonka trucks, my dh still has some trucks on his dresser and he wishes he had kept his GI Joes (instead of blowing them up). They would be worth something now.
Wishing you rest & peace amongest it all.
Love, Jane
Karen, Your post today really touched my heart -- oh my! Keeping you and your sweet family in thought and prayer at this challenging time.... Thanks for popping by PASTICCIO! And your kind comments. :)
Have a blessed day!
Becky
Oh boy - it is so hard to watch them grow up. I understand completely what you were feeling. You never know what will trigger it either. I see moms with two little girls like mine were - and I think - does she know that this is one of the best times of her life?
I am sorry you had an emotional day - you are loved!
And you know what else - while it is possible to feel all of that - it is still very possible to just love love love the awesome young adults they are becoming. How do you figure that is?
I can't imagine how you all must be feeling, leaving what has become your home. I would suggest that you keep as many toys as you can. In the blink of an eye our children will have children of their own and it is so special to give our children some of our own toys. Plus they may never be able to take their children to Romania, but they will be able to show them the toys and tell them stories of playing with them in Romania and what it was like.
Just my 2 cents!
God bless,
Tammy
www.homeschoolblogger.com/hutcheson
Oh you sweet thing! I have tears welling up in my eyes for your sake, and mine. My little boy will soon be 10 and he's such a little man. It has gone by too fast! Everyone warned me that it would!
I say keep one or two if it's at all possible to squeeze them in somewhere. One day a grandson will be happy to visit Grandpa & Grandma's house and play with Daddy's (or Uncle's) trucks! You can't save everything, but you can always save the best. (Then again, I'm a pack rat so take my advice with a grain of salt.)
Oh, that would do me in, too! It's a mom thing, I guess. My oldest is 14, & if I didn't have my little ones to focus on during instances like that, I'd be a blubbering mess. Well, the truth is I am anyway, but still...
::sniff, sniff:: it really is the little things. (((hugs)))
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