Wow!!
When did it happen?
You know..
a dozen minus one kids to keep tabs on,
to teach,
to rejoice with,
to cry about...
Marc and Jasmine are the only ones home.
Juan left for Alaska
and took a piece of my heart.
Anyway,
a part that was left after everyone before him took a piece.
I have empty rooms
waiting for company.
I have a huge garden for just 4 and
that I will now share with neighbors.
Life that was a struggle
and
the struggle taught children
work,
obedience,
consistency,
independence
has been traded for
things a bit simpler.
No more rocks to gather from the lawn.
More time to be super involved in activities that stretch
mind and body.
There are still chores and plenty to keep all busy.
Upkeep is traded for starting from scratch.
Two or three of more different worlds.
All are good.
And I (we) move on!!
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