With a Heavy Heart
Tomorrow I leave Louisiana for Virginia, but I do so with a heavy heart. I'm leaving my youngest child behind in Louisiana. I say "youngest" like she is ten, when in reality she is 21 and perfectly capable of living on her own. But it feels like just yesterday she was only ten.
It is difficult to describe the pain and heartbreak of leaving a child behind. It physically hurts and sometimes I wonder if my heart can bear it or if my eyes have enough tears to express the sorrow I feel. It sounds so mellow dramatic; it isn't as if she has passed away and I will never see her again. I'll probably see her in a matter of months, but I will miss her everyday presence in my life. I know in my heart she will be fine as I have raised her well. Shannon is so smart, and so caring and usually very level-headed. She will be fine; I keep telling myself that.
But will I be fine? Eventually.
It is difficult to describe the pain and heartbreak of leaving a child behind. It physically hurts and sometimes I wonder if my heart can bear it or if my eyes have enough tears to express the sorrow I feel. It sounds so mellow dramatic; it isn't as if she has passed away and I will never see her again. I'll probably see her in a matter of months, but I will miss her everyday presence in my life. I know in my heart she will be fine as I have raised her well. Shannon is so smart, and so caring and usually very level-headed. She will be fine; I keep telling myself that.
But will I be fine? Eventually.
posted by Dianna | 11:02 PM
1 Comments:
Dianna, you are such a strong woman, I know that Shannon must be also. Hugs to you both. Have a safe and uneventful drive.
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