She heads out tomorrow with two of her best friends for an adventure away from me. Another country. With backpacks and an itinerary that is whimsical. Out of cell-phone reach.
I am praying for an eventful and safe trip. I ask the world to watch out for my little girl. She's yours now, even though I remember holding her hand to cross the street like it was yesterday. She couldn't fall asleep without touching me. Every morning started with a long cuddle in my lap, as I read the paper and drank my first cup of coffee. It was how she started her day.
She still likes some "close time" when I visit. Laying on my bed, sometimes slipping beneath the covers for a short time. Then she is off - to her own room, her own life, her own world.
Letting go is so hard, sometimes.
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Oh, Darling! How hard. Well if your precious girl comes my way, I will certainly ask her if she has clean undies, been drinking enough water, and has she called her mum today?xx
Oh how I know that feeling. But of course you know it means you did your job right. :) Sending best thoughts her way, and yours.
Sigh.
I'd love to say that it gets easier, but as you know...
Well, wishes for her and for you.
I understand how you feel. Although Son #1 and #2 live within a day's trip of the house, they're busy and might as well be out of the country.
Might you convince her to visit a couple of Internet cafes and send you a quick note?
They will always be our children, no matter how old they are! I would tell you not worry, but that would be insane!
Greatest experience of my life was backpacking through Europe with a friend when we were 19. We were gone 3 months and I called home only twice. I wrote every week and more, though. Intercontinental phone calls were through the roof in those days. So, I sent post cards & those Aero Postal lightweight ltrs. My mother saved them all and I have a fabulous record of my trip along with a journal. I have often thought how much less I'd have written if I'd had a cell. Your daughter will have a blast.
Oh, how you made me cry. The world will watch out for her and she will be fine. I remember when my son traveled through New Zealand for 10 days - no cell phone nor computer. I had a calm come over me and knew that he was in good hands! And, he was fine.
Thanks everyone! You've made me feel much better!
You have a beautiful daughter who takes after her mom...she too is a lover of life :)
I hope she has a wonderful and safe trip. She's a lovely looking girl you have.
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