Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Phil 4:6-7



Monday, May 11, 2009

Interrupted Development

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Do you remember when the baby was in that stage of child development when you put the dolly, teddy, clown toy, whatever, behind your back and he thought it was gone forever? Each time my baby disappears around the corner in his little black car, I feel like he's not coming back. Do you think I'll ever outgrow it?

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6 comments:

  1. Jennie C.May 11, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    No, I don't think so.

    And just so you feel better, I'll tell you that Penelope is having the same problem. Whenever she is not in sight of, say, her beloved blanket and suddenly decides she wants it, she bursts into tears and wails, "My blankie is all gone!"

    Actually, I'm still having a problem with this, too. Every morning David leaves for work and every evening I'm amazed when he comes back. :-)

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  2. Sarah - KalaMay 11, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    I feel that way about many people, but after being married to the Navy life so long now I kind of just let it hurt me only a little bit at a time. I hate to say "bye" and move all the time. This move to HI - my oldest will graduate HS there . . . three short years. He'll be driving soon . . . they grow up so fast.

    Anyway, if we ever get used to them going w/out that pang in our hearts, well, I don't want to not feel that longing and love for them. You're the mum! You'll always feel that way. All us mums do/will.

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  3. SaraMay 11, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    I don't have that problem with cars as much as I do college. That's how I feel every time I leave her at school, soon to be "them". And if they come back, will they even be the same person??? :-(

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  4. TracyMay 11, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    Aww ladies, you're breaking my heart! I keep telling the boys they're not allowed to get any older.

    Sarah, I know exactly how you feel. I'm an AF wife whose dh is three weeks away from finishing a one year tour in Korea w/out us. In order to survive, it's almost like living a numb existance. I'll be so glad to FEEL again, lol!

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  5. kimberlyMay 12, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    No, Barb...you never will.

    I just watched my baby leave with a U-haul trailer in tow. I'm still checking the drive way for her car and listening for the sound of her key in the lock.

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  6. reganMay 12, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    my own mother has yet to outgrow it, barb.
    and the saddest thing is, i know that this very same feeling is right around the corner for me as well......all i can say is we.feel.your.pain.
    hugs. :)

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I appreciate your comments -- sometimes I feel like I'm talking to myself!

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