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I Wanna know… How do you let go?
As many of us “younger” Baby Boomers are getting ready to send our children off for another year of college, or perhaps for the first time, it just never seems to get any easier… at least for me.
When my son decided to transfer from a more local college (60 miles away from home) to a school 800 miles away, I knew from the get-go, it was going to be a challenge for me. I had become accustomed to his frequent visits, as he was only one hour away and I always loved seeing him walk through that door with laundry and all!
I did get a taste of this “new” life for me, as he was away most of the summer overseas and straight back to his new school for summer classes. Fortunately, he came home for a week between summer classes and the start of the fall term. Although work had to still be on my agenda for the week, whenever I was able to sneak some time with him, I was sure to take advantage of that.
And so he left..
The tears rolled, the chest heaving, and an empty feeling in the pit of my stomach. I know, I know, he is only a plane ride away, but those platitudes can go just so far.
My oldest child is out of college and making a life successful life of her own. But she is only 90 miles away and I am fortunate to see her frequently.
THE BIGGEST TEST IS JUST AHEAD- 1 YEAR FROM NOW!
My last 2 children- yes they are twins; will leave for college and I will be an “Empty Nester.”I joke with my friends, that when they leave, you will need a spatula to scrape me off the floor!!
I have always loved having my 4 children around. Now they will be doing what they are supposed to be doing… making a life of their own.
Fortunately for me, I have my own career, a husband, friends and many outside interests so I doubt I will be dwelling to the point of unhealthy. I must face reality that I have now entered into that empty nester category. I know I will long for those days when we would sit around the dinner table, joke, laugh and tell stories of the day. So I will now have to savor those moments when they all reconvene at home and be thankful for that.
But, my friends, even with that being said,
I Wanna Know… How do you let go?
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Bonnie Joffe has been in the real estate business for several years servicing Baby Boomers and Seniors in the Southern New Jersey area. She has recently launched a website geared to this demographic providing the resources, services and information that busy baby boomers need and want.
She herself is a baby boomer, mother of 4, wife,and career woman. She has devoted her time and resources to help baby boomers and seniors with the challenges that come with aging.
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