This HAS been a huge week for Jamin. I'll write more about him as graduation nears....we are all keeping the emotions at bay as much as possible... but take a glimpse into this week.
Official notice in the mail (call had been earlier) that he's been accepted to ASU here in TX.
We were all taken by surprise Tuesday when the moment arrived for Jamin to collect his things and move them out....because we suddenly realized if he didn't...they may end up in Japan. These are SOME of his possessions - certainly not all. ::snort::
Unloading at the apartment complex
Even brothers who can't stand straight are helpful to have...
Hmmm....another one on his side?
We all opted to wait for the family circle and tears for the girls to be here. ::snort:: Seriously, at this point I can pretend that this is simply a stay over at Cy's - like Christmas. Until I type blog posts and tear up...shoot.... packers are here. ::snort::
Choosing Joy!
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Living all of life before the face of God...
If you think not being able to stand straight is bad, you should see me try and walk! lol
ReplyDeleteI'm sure there will be plenty of time for tears later. Why is it that blogging does that to a person? It happens to me, too, whenever I try to write something sentimental about the kids!
ReplyDeleteFYI, I've already begun praying for your long travel to Japan. I'm sure there will be lots of time for reflection on that trip over.
De'Etta,
ReplyDeleteI can fully sympathize with you, Amy's senior recital is today and next Sunday she graduates (she chose to be recognized at church). I am doing my best to smile and hold back the tears but it is hard considering that this is my baby. I have plenty of tissues ready for today.
Praying for you and rejoicing with you as well, Roxanne.
ReplyDeleteI guess it doesn't get any easier with each child leaving, then.
ReplyDeletePraying for you.
Dorothy, easier in the sense that you KNOW you'll not die, you suspect they'll do as well as their older siblings....but not easier in that the emotions are easier....it's the same as the old love multiplies....I love the 9th child as much as the 1st and so I guess the pain of the goodbyes should be similar...but I had hoped it would get easier and easier with each child.....now I do wonder if my memory will be totally gone by the time Stacia moves out. ::snort::
ReplyDeleteOne more thought, having never done it yet, but I would guess the baby moving out would be as traumatic or maybe more as the first? Someone let me know when you hit it - I like to prepare in life...info, info, info. ::snort::
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