My daughter will be leaving for Florida in six days. Her father and I are going with her in her car and driving all the way to Tampa where we will stay with my sister. I have a lot of mixed emotions about the whole situation.
Sure, I'm going to love seeing my sis again. I just finished talking to her on the phone; and it's been over 6 years since we saw each other! Sure, I'm going to love to sit at the beach and watch the sun go down while I drink a pina colada from a straw. I'll love seeing and listening tothe waves splash against the sun baked sand. I'm just not quite ready to leave my youngest, my daughter ,who just turned 21 ,there all alone to face the world on her own. She's ready, I'm not.
I suppose you could be philosophical about it. Isn't that what parents are SUPPOSED to do? Teach their children to be self sufficient and independent? THEN WHY DO I FEEL LIKE CRAP!?? Why is it that when I sat outside earlier as I enjoyed the cool breeze and the fresh air I suddenly found myself crying?? How can I be happy and sad at the same time? It's possible.
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Ma, you've taught me everything I need to know thus far and even more. I take what you say to heart, even though I don't always act like it. I am ready for this because you made me ready. Know that. I love you and I'll be OKAY, I promise. <3
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