~Tomato Creek Prims~
A simple life...Stush and I, the kids and the grands♥

Monday, July 28, 2008

~Michael~

Saturday afternoon was a little sad for me...Michael and Corrie left for their new jobs in Maryland. Oh, I know it's only 4 hours away but it's never easy when one of your children leaves to live in another state. He had some of his stuff stored in our basement so had to leave the truck overnight at our place, then Saturday it was time to go. I tried not to cry because he is a man and needs to better himself, this is a good move for him financially too. I know he is doing the right thing it's just so hard for me to still let go even after 33 years. I want to go back... to when he was a baby, I had him and he looked at me and I knew he favored me instead of his dad, I was so thrilled, the times he went to nursery school and I'd walk to pick him up at noon and we'd go to the 5&10 to get a hotdog for lunch, the time his brother cut his hair to the scalp practically, lol Nick was 5 then and Michael was 2, he used to imitate Pee Wee Herman when he was alot younger and make me laugh.
Yes...I want to go back but I can't...they have to be good, wonderful and funny memories that will always stay in my heart. I love you Michael, I don't know what I would have done without you!

25 comments:

  1. You sound like a good mama!! Dawn

    ReplyDelete
  2. We worry about our kids no matter what age they are. That's why we get grey hairs. :)
    Good luck to your son in his new adventure.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Oh Rondell, you about made me cry reading your post! I know exactly how you must feel...it doesn't matter how old they get to be...they're still our babies!

    Tammy

    ReplyDelete
  4. You are about to make me tear up!
    Beth

    ReplyDelete
  5. This is exactly as i remembered feeling when we loaded my dd's and new husband's truck up, as they moved out of state 1500 miles away. On the positive side, we had some very nice future trips!) When the first grand child came , it got rougher. They will be homesick too,,,hope the transition is smooth for them and that he will like his new job . I always said..thank goodness for the internet and phones!

    ReplyDelete
  6. What a touching post, Rondell! I hope you'll enjoy your company next week...

    ReplyDelete
  7. Mine only moved to the other side of town but I miss her terribly. I hated when my child moved out, I can only imagine how it would feel if she moved away. Bless your heart...

    ReplyDelete
  8. Dawn,
    I look back already and can't believe how time has passed! I'm sure I'll be just like you one day!

    It has to be really hard to see them go. But I'm sure you will keep in touch and things will work out for him and you will be oh, so proud :)

    Hugs!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Time goes by so fast. It seems like my boys are growing like weeds! I will be the same way when my boys decide to "leave me". I'll be bawling like a baby.

    I hope Michael enjoys his new job and location!

    ReplyDelete
  10. I can fully understand how you are feeling, when my 17 yo son leaves out every morning. I know that all too soon he'll be out on his own. 'sigh'
    My daughter is 5 hrs away. That will seem twice as long when the grandbabies come.
    Yes, I'd like to go back also.
    But isn't it wonderful to see them grow into such beautiful, wonderful adults, making their way thru this life, knowing you had a part in that, somehow, by the grace of God.
    Blessings

    ReplyDelete
  11. what a wonderful post!! i know its hard to give them wings. my oldest(21)daughter is in missouri and i miss her badly.
    i bet he knows how much his wonderful mother loves him!!
    hugs, kim

    ReplyDelete
  12. Awwww! I am sorry that he moved so far away. But it could have been farther! I hope he can come home to visit often.
    I feel your pain though, and I know how real it is. Sending you a hug!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Thank you to all you sweet blogging friends who have posted a comment and to those also that will. I can feel the warm wonderful hugs that come over from the interent:)
    I hope you all have a great day.
    *Rondell*

    ReplyDelete
  14. I can only imagine what your going thru- I dont ever want my kids to leave, let alone hours away. But, because of your good parenting skills and love, Im sure he will be just fine :)

    Here's to many more smiles :)
    Stephanie

    ReplyDelete
  15. I can relate to your post so much, our son is going back to college and I want to go to....Not really, but when you look at them you see the man...and the little boy. You hug them both when you say goodbye.(sniffing as I write). Your a good mom and I'm sure he loves you for it!
    Blessings, Debbie
    ribbonwoodcottage.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  16. Rondell,

    I just wanted to pop back in and tell you thanks for those sweet words about Joy! You're so kind-hearted!

    Have a great day!
    Tammy

    ReplyDelete
  17. rondell....where does it say that we can't grive for our baby's...no matter what size or age they are....i know this is so hard on you...when my son moved to colorado i must of cried like a baby for days....he was 22 then....i was so glad he moved backed to michigan...now they live about 30 minutes away...and i love it...here is a cyber hugg for ya...

    ReplyDelete
  18. That tugs at the heartstrings. I am trying to savor each moment with my girls--even though somedays I would like "QUIET"--I know that comes all too soon. You sound like a wonderful Mom. Have a nice day. Julie

    ReplyDelete
  19. Wow...I know where your coming from... my daughter leaves the
    19th of August for college...I really dread it....4 hours away.
    What would we do without those memories?

    ReplyDelete
  20. My boys are still very young but I imagine at any age for any reason it would just be a weight on your heart to watch them go, you are in my prayers as you all adjust<><
    I enjoyed your plow story-how sweet and surprising! I have one very similar from my grandparents:O) I need to do something cute with mine now that I seen how nice yours looks:O)
    smiles,
    Shayne Louree

    ReplyDelete
  21. I can only imagine when mine are old enough to leave thenest. I won't know what to do. But the bright side is you still have us :-) Ok that might tend to scare most people. LOL.

    ReplyDelete
  22. Awww...it's so hard to let them go! But that's what we've been raising them for, so that they can be wise and strong and do well on their own. I know how tough it is, but we have to let those babies fly away. *sob*

    ReplyDelete
  23. okay now you have me crying! I can't imagine how that feels...I have been getting sadder by the day as soon my babies will be back at school (except for our youngest) and I want them HERE with me! Hope you are feeling a little better and I hope the move is great for your son.... HUGS~

    ReplyDelete
  24. Aww once our baby, always our baby huh? I hope you have many times each year to see and visit with your DS!! Keeping you in my thoughts as you adjust to his move.

    ReplyDelete
  25. Bless your heart. I know I would be feeling the same way. We love them the same no matter how old they get.

    Warm hugs,
    Lea

    ReplyDelete

Love to read each and everyone of your comments...thanks for taking the time to stop by for a visit... your always welcome♥
Rondell