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Saturday, July 5, 2014

Safe Travels.

...the view from my driveway about 9:25 this morning.

I posted the photo on Instagram along with the (only slightly) tongue in cheek comment that I hoped Siri had a good night's rest last night. She'll be giving Sara turn by turn directions and sending me texts about every two hours or when a new state comes up. Her last text was from Kentucky. Then there's a good stretch through Indiana before she makes a hard left turn into Illinois to spend the night in Champaign. Tomorrow's drive is - thankfully - a lot shorter.

Since she left, I've walked Holly to the lake (a little over an hour's walk), run with Lauren (about three miles), taken a 75 minute yoga class and been to Costco (for a case of wine and a few other things :-) Tonight Marc and I are going out for dinner with a few friends (celebrating our return to empty nesters!). Yes, I'm planning to keep myself super-busy for the next few days to ease the emptiness. 

She moved out of her college apartment exactly two months ago. Even optimistic me couldn't have imagined then that today she'd be headed out by herself, for a new adventure...in a state I'd never visited. I am so very grateful for all the time we got to spend together; oh my we made some wonderful memories (and we even have great photos to show for it)! And I'll see her again in nine days...

Safe travels, Sara - and if anyone else is reading this post over the weekend, I'd love for you to add your best good wishes onto mine. Thank you!

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posted by Mary at 3:38 PM

11 Comments:

Blogger Bonny said...

Safe travels, Sara! I'm also wishing you fun, happiness, contentment, learning, and fulfillment as you start your wonderful new job and the exciting next phase of your life in Madison. I hope you love everything about it!

Saturday, 05 July, 2014  
Blogger Lydia said...

Yes! Safe travels and there are more memories and special moments coming

Saturday, 05 July, 2014  
Blogger lisaddibona said...

I hope Sara has a wonderful, but uneventful trip to her new home. And i hope she sings out loud the whole way. And for you, I hope the nine days fly by.

Sunday, 06 July, 2014  
Blogger alexa said...

Wishing Sara a safe journey and wishing you peace of mind too. I understand what it's like to have a daughter setting off, quite rightly, to explore her own place in life - hoping you both enjoy her wings!

Sunday, 06 July, 2014  
Blogger Carole said...

Sending good travel and traffic vibes her way. And hoping the return to empty nester status is easy to you and Marc.

Sunday, 06 July, 2014  
Blogger Debbie said...

Champaign/Urbana is about 40 miles north of where I live and we go there often for shopping or a nice meal out. I'll send prayers her way as she passes through Illinois.

Sunday, 06 July, 2014  
Blogger Pippij said...

Every good wish to Sara on a safe trip to Madison. I have no doubt she will do well in the next phase of her life.

Sunday, 06 July, 2014  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sending your daughter all the best for safe travelling and happy trails.

Melody

Sunday, 06 July, 2014  
Blogger Kym said...

Mary -- I hope she had a safe and uneventful trip, and is busy settling into her new space and life! Take good care of yourself these days, Mary. The "empties" are not such a fun feeling. (But it is so wonderful to watch your kiddos spread their wings and take flight!)
XOXO

Monday, 07 July, 2014  
Blogger margene said...

Here's sending her best wishes as she settles into her new life and best wishes to you as you adjust to a new normal. xox

Monday, 07 July, 2014  
Blogger Honoré said...

Super happy landing and fantastic start in your new location & job! Have a great life!
Cheers~

Tuesday, 08 July, 2014  

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