People often ask me if I ever get homesick being so far away from my family. And the truth is, I usually don't since I don't really think about it. And I'm not homesick now, but I am thinking about it....
This week marks a new chapter in the lives of my family members. For the first time in almost 25 years, my parents are empty-nesters and we may very soon be spread out across 5 different states. I, for one, find this to be rather exciting. It's a chance for adventure and growth and many opportunities. We each are finding our own way in the world and discovering who we are and what we want.
At the same time, there's a bit of sadness knowing that things will never be the same again. I have many, many wonderful memories of growing up in Hodgdon, Maine and most of those memories involve my siblings. And for as much as I love change and adventure, sometimes I just want to be a kid again, riding my bike in endless circles around the drive and not having a care in the world.
But here's what I love about my family....
Over the years, the distance between us grows. We get older and change. But our relationships get stronger and at the end of the day, when we all come home again, nothing has really changed. :)
Dad, Mom, Colleen, Erik & Britta, I love you all so much!
This week marks a new chapter in the lives of my family members. For the first time in almost 25 years, my parents are empty-nesters and we may very soon be spread out across 5 different states. I, for one, find this to be rather exciting. It's a chance for adventure and growth and many opportunities. We each are finding our own way in the world and discovering who we are and what we want.
At the same time, there's a bit of sadness knowing that things will never be the same again. I have many, many wonderful memories of growing up in Hodgdon, Maine and most of those memories involve my siblings. And for as much as I love change and adventure, sometimes I just want to be a kid again, riding my bike in endless circles around the drive and not having a care in the world.
But here's what I love about my family....
Over the years, the distance between us grows. We get older and change. But our relationships get stronger and at the end of the day, when we all come home again, nothing has really changed. :)
Dad, Mom, Colleen, Erik & Britta, I love you all so much!
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You have such a wonderful family, Mel! :)
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