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[Irshgrl31201]

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@MaggieMack wrote:

@Irshgrl31201, I think you know the answer to the upheaval in your emotions right now, just re-read what you wrote in the Positivity thread. You will be fine! You raised your daughter with wings, not shackles. You can visit most any time, and you never know what opportunities the future holds, maybe a move back to NC for them, or a move to Austin for you. Or a new familiarity with FaceTime or Skype! It is difficult, letting go, but your palpable support will mean the world to them.

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Thank you @MaggieMack! I know you are 100% right. This just took all of us by surprise because this was supposed to go to his boss. I know everyone here is right and I absolutely did raise my daughter with wings like you said. I WANT her to try new things. It will take a little bit to get used to it but I do think him traveling first and then moving will give us all the chance to get used to it! Thank you!

[ms traditional]

 @Irshgrl31201  you'll want to bring your skype/face time skills to state of the art.  how lucky we are to have these tools to keep us close over the broad expanse of this country.

[LyndaGee]

It's a great opportunity, but, of course you'll miss them a lot.  Your feelings are understandable.

[Irshgrl31201]

I just wanted to thank everyone here. I feel better already just talking and getting it out. I think it just took me by surprise and I know it took him by surprise because this was supposed to go to his boss. I know you are all right and we will adjust. I am so glad I have friends here to talk to about things like this that happen in our lives. Love you ladies!! I really do!

[MaggieMack]

@Irshgrl31201,  you, too!

[Irshgrl31201]

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@ms traditional wrote:

 @Irshgrl31201  you'll want to bring your skype/face time skills to state of the art.  how lucky we are to have these tools to keep us close over the broad expanse of this country.

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I KNOW!!! We are so lucky even compared to the 90s aren't we? I am pretty good at skyping and facetime thanks to my daughter!!

[bri20]

Congratulations to your SIL!  What a great opportunity for him.

I imagine it will be so hard to not have them living so close and seeing them every day, but that's what you do - you raise them to have their own lives and their own experiences.

Who knows what's in your future - maybe you can DH can live in Austin a few months out of the year. 

[ms traditional]

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@Irshgrl31201 wrote:

I just wanted to thank everyone here. I feel better already just talking and getting it out. I think it just took me by surprise and I know it took him by surprise because this was supposed to go to his boss. I know you are all right and we will adjust. I am so glad I have friends here to talk to about things like this that happen in our lives. Love you ladies!! I really do!

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now go have a good cry!  i know i would -  and feel better to get it out of my system!

[skuggles]

I totally understand. I lost my two best friends in the last year and a half(both died), and my two childrn who lived nearby moved away. My oldest moved very far from home a long time ago. I'll be honest, I cry a lot because I miss all of them, and it seems sometimes that I lost everyone except dh all in one fell swoop. It's pretty lonely without them.

[Irshgrl31201]

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@bri20 wrote:

Congratulations to your SIL!  What a great opportunity for him.

I imagine it will be so hard to not have them living so close and seeing them every day, but that's what you do - you raise them to have their own lives and their own experiences.

Who knows what's in your future - maybe you can DH can live in Austin a few months out of the year. 

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Thank you @bri20! A little apartment looks like it may be in my futre! lol!

@ms traditional, oh I sure did cry as soon as left after picking up my grandson. I am sure I will have a few more too! 

Going to get something to eat now but I will be back. Thank you everyone for taking the time to respond. It means a lot to me!