Back in a few Days

I could not resist the possibility of posting at 12:12 on 12/12.
Realizing that when this post hits, Rachael will be doing a MARATHON. Wow.
I'll be running a different kind of race,
down the road and back again,
checking the daughter bird out of the dorm
and helping her pack for the holidays.
She called to let me know she had finished with Finals
and I told her how PROUD I am of all her hard work.
When I get back to my computer,
I want to email each and every one of you
personally. For NOW, please accept my
heartfelt thanks.
It means the world to me
that my birds brighten your world in
some small way.
Someone sent me an email saying it was the
sweet spot of the day to hear the ongoing empty nest
stories...it did my heart so much GOOD, as I often feel
rather sad and lonely without them
but KNOW this is what I've worked for...
I'm happy to share the Blessings,
it makes them all the sweeter!
xoxoxox

Comments

[Celia]

Greta, it's not just your readers who are moved by your empty nest stories. Yesterday, I related Daughter Bird's birthday party story and Boy Bird's Christmas shopping story to a friend. We were BOTH reaching for the Kleenex after each one. You truly do provide a "sweet spot" in the day for many of us, dear Greta. And I, as another recent empty-nester, am so happy each time I log on to Bloglines and see you've posted again. Holiday blessings to you and your family.

[mj]

I know there were long moments, but does it seem that this first semester flew by? I swear it was yesterday that you (and I for my own!) were packing, making lists, checking maps and heading out to drop them off...and now they're home again, home again. Makes spring feel a bit closer....
joy and love to you and yours,
xoxoxmj

[sheila]

Greta, I'm another lurker, oh how I hate that word. I've read you since you and Daughter Bird took your train adventure to visit Rachael and Ann. I just had to come out of hiding to tell you how much I enjoy your stories of your Birds too. Both the birthday party and the shopping trip brought tears to my eyes. And I love the fact that DB's college has pipers! Your children are truly the sweetest, most caring young people I have met for a long, long time. I always look forward to your posts. Enjoy the holidays!

[Kim]

Just a quick drive-by to give you a hug & say you're in my prayers. How wonderful to have the kids home during the holidays!! And to be wise enough to enjoy them---makes it even sweeter. Ooops---had to backspace there--I had typed "makes it even sweater". Hmmmm.

xxooxxxoo

[yvette]

Greta, I so love reading about your Birds, have a fantastic holiday with both of them.
hugs and best wishes
Yvette

[Rachael]

Oh, the Boy Bird and his mother.... that story left me in a weepy, happy heap. Really. Tell Daughter Bird CONGRATULATIONS on finishing her first (!) semester and that I'm so proud of her....
all love!