A Bit Of A Sad Day

Discussion in 'Off Topic' started by Jay & Valerie, Jun 5, 2016.

  1. Jay & Valerie

    Jay & Valerie Ranger Donating Member

    Well, it's a bit of a sad day here. As some of you know, my daughter and granddaughter have been living with us since last sept. when my daughter's husband got deployed (he's in the Navy). Well, he coming back at the end of June so my daughter and my little Gummibear flew back to VA this morning to start setting up house for his return.

    It's ironic because when they first moved in with us, I still had one at home and so my wife and I could not wait for the empty nest. I forgot just how much joy a little one brings into the home. Now that they are gone, I finally get that empty nest feeling I have heard others talk about.

    I am happy for my daughter and her husband because it has been a long deployment and he is finally going to get some quality time with his daughter but it's definitely very quiet around the house now.

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  2. fpoole

    fpoole Junior Ranger Donating Member

    Trip Planning...

    ... Now is the time to get some camping/exploring in... you can "Razzle Dazzle" them with photos, live videos etc... as you travel...
    fun..
     
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  3. Ken & Peggy

    Ken & Peggy Moderator Staff Member Donating Member

    I feel your pain. Those little ones fill up a house! Our grandson lives 30 minutes away and it's tough to watch them leave after every visit. I have a feeling there'll be a bit of traveling between TX & VA...
     
  4. Jay & Valerie

    Jay & Valerie Ranger Donating Member

    Yes, I expect there will be some. My wife has it better than I do because she "retired" once the baby was born so she could go visit whenever she wanted. As I travel frequently for work, she has access to my air miles (currently about 500K) so she can go as often as she would like.
     
  5. Ken & Peggy

    Ken & Peggy Moderator Staff Member Donating Member

    Peggy 'retired' when our Max was born, too. It's nice to be able to take that time to spend with these precious new grandkids.
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  6. Mark & Casandra

    Mark & Casandra Junior Ranger

    With kids home from college for the summer, we've got a full house (4 kids to be exact) ..........I'll be happy to loan you a few to ease your pain!
    Casandra
     
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  7. birder526

    birder526 Novice

    Sorry to hear you're feeling bittersweet and a bit sad. Hope your hearts feel lighter tomorrow.
     
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