Early this morning, I was gathering garbage to finish filling a bag, and went into Heather's room ... which is vacant right now, except for all the left over things she's decided are not quite so important to keep with her. I couldn't help thinking about the times I cleaned it out after her brothers moved out of the room as well. That room has seen a succession of little Loveridges grow up and moving out.
And now it just is kind of in waiting. Maybe Heather will decide one day to return for a time to her little cocoon. Maybe not. But one thing is certain, she will never return the same. And as much as I'd like to keep her frozen in time like this Senior picture taken three years ago, it just isn't going to happen.
For everyone has to move forward, grow up, move out, make their way in society. And now it's my youngest one's turn. Actually, she's been doing that since the day she was born. As do all children. And I am rather old for a just new empty nester. Heather was a gift in our midlife, and as I move toward Senior Status, she has kept me young.
Anyway, I ramble. The point is, Heather, you are growing up. You're putting away the childish things and taking on the mature adult things. You're facing the challenges of life with a stiff determination to make your way your own way, not your friends' way or even my way. And right now that's a pretty tough choice you've made. Heather, you're doing just fine! Hang in there and keep on smiling. Your life's going to be just great at the rate you're going right now!
And if you ever decide to return to your room - well, it's a little cleaner, a little more organized, but it's still there.
2 comments:
Ohh, can you come please clean up my girls room. I'll admit you can see the carpet but it needs someone to come and deep clean it! And I can only think of that day when Maddy goes to Kindergarten or graduates, I know it'll be here before we know it. Miss ya Heather.
ps it's kinzee but I guess posting as michael!
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