My littlest fairy is in for some changes. Her mommy and some of the other siblings have moved 13 hours away. She has been here with us and her daddy til her family gets settled out there, and then we will be doing a long distance switch off every few weeks.
Between breaking out in tears at random moments at the thought of her going (but never in front of her), I get plenty of hugs and snuggles. And I have a mantra that I say to her and to myself.
"I'll be so sad to have you away from me, but I'll be glad that you are with your mommy that you love. And I'll be sooooo happy when you come back to see me again soon. I love you."
Saying that to her a lot, is what is keeping me together.
Oh Karla, I can imagine how very difficult this will be for you. Prayers for you all.
Posted by: gail | March 21, 2015 at 07:30 AM
Love will see you through and hold you...this has got to be so hard on all of you. Hugs & prayers to everyone!
Posted by: Tami Hacker | March 21, 2015 at 07:54 AM
Time to expand the fairy berry tail 13 hours longer. ..
Posted by: Barbara Burkard | March 21, 2015 at 08:03 AM
Trail....
Posted by: Barbara Burkard | March 21, 2015 at 08:04 AM
Oh Karla. I'm sorry. I didn't know. Hang in there and stay strong. I'll keep you in my prayers
Lori
Posted by: lori oles | March 21, 2015 at 08:05 AM
OH, that's so hard for you all! Hugs!
Posted by: Jane | March 21, 2015 at 08:38 AM
Oh I am so sorry.
Posted by: Janet Ghio | March 21, 2015 at 09:03 AM
We all know how precious your family is to you. I can't even begin to imagine how your heart must feel anticipating this new arrangement. Sending lots of love and hugs.
Posted by: Lisa | March 21, 2015 at 09:06 AM
So sorry to hear Karla. My heart goes out to you. I know you and your family will be able to work this out. Sending positive thoughts and wishes your way!!!
Posted by: Marilyn | March 21, 2015 at 09:33 AM
I am so sorry to hear this. What direction has she moved? No wonder you have crammed so much into the last few weeks but those memories will be with you all forever. Hang in there. Love You
Posted by: Judy | March 21, 2015 at 09:41 AM
Karla,
My heart breaks for you all, keeping you all in my prayers.
Posted by: Sandy | March 21, 2015 at 10:06 AM
So sorry, Karla. My heart breaks for you. I will be praying for you and little Dewdrop.
Posted by: sonya badgley | March 21, 2015 at 11:20 AM
I'm so sorry for you. My hubby and I are facing a similar situation in the near future and I know how bad it hurts. Try to keep your chin up and a smile on your face :-) Love shouldn't hurt so much, should it?
Posted by: jeannine | March 21, 2015 at 11:30 AM
She is having adventures, and will be a world traveller. Both parents love her dearly and Im proud of hone theyve handled this and are making it work.
Posted by: Karla Nathan | March 21, 2015 at 11:47 AM
Its not easy to have loved ones far away, but the love is always there. And I know it is much tougher for her parents, but they are troupers and doing their best for her, Im proud of them both. Good luck to you, too, Jeannine.
Posted by: Karla Nathan | March 21, 2015 at 11:48 AM
Yikes, Karla. That has to truly be tearing at your heartstrings. Even if all are handling things well, it still doesn't take away some of the deep sadness as change takes root. I'm glad you'll have some good switchoff times and I know you will always be a tremendous part of her life because with that much love, how could you two not be close, even in distance. Sending those big healing hugs to you.
Posted by: jeanie | March 21, 2015 at 11:58 AM
Karla, sending love to you, she is such a beautiful and precious little girl. Lori
Posted by: Lori | March 21, 2015 at 07:57 PM
She is delightful!
Posted by: Karla Nathan | March 21, 2015 at 08:14 PM
Hugs to you...Dewdrop is a doll and you will make more precious memories when she comes back..
Posted by: Jeannie McGehee | March 21, 2015 at 09:36 PM
Karla, I'm so sorry, I haven't seen some of my grandchildren for several years, and it breaks my heart, so I know how you're feeling. Warm Blessings to you
Posted by: Lesley UK | March 22, 2015 at 10:31 AM
I have been beyond blessed to have mine near, and having them even living with me at times, Leslie. And now, Dewdrop isnt gone for long, shell be trekking back and forth monthly. So, I am looking at the bright side, and knowing that we are lucky to have an arrangement so that I still get to see her. My heart goes out to you, that must be so hard! Im whiny about a couple of weeks. I need to count my blessings a lot more.
Posted by: Karla Nathan | March 22, 2015 at 11:04 AM
I am so sorry that you have to go through this my daughter has been talking about moving out of state it will break my heart if they do... but I cant't keep them living in California just for me ):
Posted by: Diane | March 22, 2015 at 12:24 PM
True, Diane, they have their own lives. Which is what we both want for them but not what we want for ourselves!
Posted by: Karla Nathan | March 22, 2015 at 03:08 PM
Oh, that is hard I totally understand and sympathize with your heartbreak. But keep talking to her -- that mantra will help you both to get through it. What new adventures await her...and you.
Posted by: Laurie Jackson | March 24, 2015 at 09:00 PM
Oh Karla I know how close you are to your kidlets. You have built such a special bond that distance will never undo that. All seven of our grandchildren live five hours away and we try to see them every few months and Skype and talk on the phone weekly. It bridges that gap until we are with them in person. The only wonderful thing is all four of our children live within minutes of each other.....so far from home....and their children are as close as siblings....it makes us so happy. I hope Dewdrop will settle in just fine, knowing how loved she is and that every month won't seem to far away. Hugs
Posted by: catie | March 28, 2015 at 08:21 PM