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Working Through the Other Side...

Well, here I am on "the other side of homeschooling" with our older daughter, Jasper.  She is taking a year off of academics before she decides what she wants to do, where she wants to go, for college or some other sort of higher education.

But she is away from home most of the day, working.  There are some days that I miss her so much, my heart feels like it's beating through Jell-o.  What will I do when she actually moves out - whether for marriage or higher education?  I just miss her sweet face and funny personality.

BUT...I DO have my Jenna!!  Our sweet, wonderful 16 year old/sophomore daughter!!  She is another light in my life.  I don't know what I would do without her!  Both of the girls have such different personalities and gifts.  Jenna is my most industrious helper.  If I'm sick, SHE is the one who takes over the running of the house, without being asked, cooks the meals, reminds me of any meds, brings the cold glasses of water or juice -- she's a doll.

With Jenna being our youngest, I have really enjoyed the "alone" time that we have had this school year.  You get that with the youngest, you know.  It's been so good for us.  I never realized just how much time was spent with EVERYONE in our family and how little alone time we get with each member, until Jenna and I had this opportunity to have so much time with just the two of us.

So, here I am...having one of those "mommy moments"...missing the one, but grateful for more time with the other.  Funny how the Lord chooses to make us grow - no matter what our age!

Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><

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10:00, 2007-Mar-22 .. Posted by blurose

Oh I feel for you. I have lost 2 of my 4 children from my homeschool. One is married the other in his 2nd year of college. I thought I would die of heartbreak when they left! But, we adjusted over time and now I stand to loose a 3rd next year. Oh, Lord I will have to go through it again. So sad a time for us but so exciting for them.
Blessings, Jeanette