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By: Rick in Nashville

Rick in Nashville — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:16:28 +0000

I have had all five of my children move into these other phases of existence. My response if one of mine had said “it’s not like I’m dying”? Yes, I know, it is much, much harder on each of us, than if you were! Frankly, my one that did die is the easiest one to cope with. He’s the only one I don’t really have to worry about. The rest just drive me crazy.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:15:35 +0000

Lovely, heartfelt post. Even though I’m still a few years away from this, you captured well even what I felt as my baby went to school all day. And how I imagine I’ll feel in a few more years.

Letting go is part of the deal as a parent, but it isn’t easy, even as it has its own wonder, too.

By: Aleen

Aleen — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 04:44:09 +0000

Beautifully said, MoSop! I was just reminiscing with a friend about how my husband and I were emotional after leaving our first kindergartener in his class, almost 30 years ago. We let his siblings play awhile at the school playground, while we noted the relentless passage of time. It’s a memory “frozen” in time, along with countless others of gradually releasing our stewardships of seven beloved children. . . and for the past 20 years as a widow. . .

Parting from children leaving for missions and marriage are among the bittersweet memories of life. . . The gospel gives us the strength and understanding to appreciate these steps in our eternal progress. . .

“Our Family is a circle of strength and love. With every birth and every union, the circle grows. Every joy shared adds more love. Every crisis faced together makes the circle stronger.”

Thank you for sharing your talents and light, dear Sister . . .

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