Bittersweet & Peppermint

[catelin]

My children are in Texas. Seems they took the holidays with them when they left. I knew their leaving would be hard for me, but there's something so primal about their being gone. It leaves me wanting to wander in circles and scratch the ground for their scent.

Comments

[quiet-life.livejournal.com]

honey, that never goes away - but it does get a little easier with time. It's really hard, and I'm sorry you're experiencing it.

[catelin.livejournal.com]

I keep telling myself the first time is the hardest. It's actually been better over the last couple of days. The first days were definitely the hardest.

[cathead9.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry you're having a hard time up there. Let's hope that 2004 is better.........

[catelin.livejournal.com]

It's not terrible...everything just seems a little surreal. That's normal, though. It will feel that way until this place begins to flesh itself out for me, I think.

[wolfdreamer.livejournal.com]

I don't even have the words to respond properly. Joint custody is tough. And really, holidays are for the kids, so that must make it doubly difficult for you. ::hugs::

[catelin.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Danny. This is the first time doing this, so I know it will get easier with time...at least, I'm hoping that will be the case.

[onezen.livejournal.com]

Your children are in your heart. And, it's bigger than Texas.

Blessings, my friend.

[catelin.livejournal.com]

Thanks. : )

[nandan.livejournal.com]

Well put mamma bear, I know exactly what you mean.

And speaking of the holidays...

What are you doing New Years...New Years eve?

[catelin.livejournal.com]

Would you believe I'm going to a wedding in Grand Central? I don't know whether to be excited or horrified. ; )

[nandan.livejournal.com]

Well, I guess excited, as long as it's not one of those Sun Yung Moon mass weddings.

Did they rent out the private restaurant?

[catelin.livejournal.com]

I guess so...it's at a restaurant, but I don't know anything about it. I'm just along for the ride, so to speak. ; )

[lacyunderall.livejournal.com]

i have no idea what that feels like. i only get an inkling from posts like yours.

[ex-muzer409.livejournal.com]

Ouch. But how wonderful for them to be loved like that.

[tessed.livejournal.com]

Rough one. I hope it gets better. And I'm sure the homecoming will be awesome. :-)

[raindog.livejournal.com]

I think these are some of the most essential words you've conjured, CC. And you've conjured many true words.