This will be the first time in 30 years that I will be without my children but they too are moving up and moving on. They have all made lives for themselves here. All are gainfully employed, finishing up degrees in college, engaged, married, in relationships, home owners, business owners, and my two oldest have babies of their own. They are all loving, kind, intelligent, productive members of society on the pathway to their own dreams, their own successes and now I too am heading down my own path of dreams with success awaiting me at a trail head winding somewhere through the Rocky Mountains.
Sharing my decision with my "fantastic four" was difficult and as expected was met with mixed emotions and opinions. My two oldest and my youngest definitely did not want me to go - at first - but son #2 was happy for me and said, "Absolutely Mom, go. You love Idaho. Go and be happy. We're all fine. We will be fine. Go have some fun!" Thankfully they have all come around to the idea and are somewhat okay with it now, after all, this is the first time in their lives that they will be without me as well. More than a few tears have been shed with many more to follow in the upcoming days I'm sure but this move is a good thing, not only for me but for them as well. We will all grow and learn along our own paths, traveling our own journeys and when we meet up again we'll all have so much to share with one another.
I'm not gonna' lie. I will miss my "babies" and I will reaallllyyyy miss their babies! But I will be back to visit as often as I can. I'm hoping for an every 3-4 month visiting schedule juggling holidays as they come to pass and so far I have promises from two of them that they will definitely be out to visit me, work schedules, life schedules permitting.
I have claimed 2013 as MY year of happiness and abundance and so it shall be!
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Oh, this would be a hard decision in deed and I can see why so many tears were shed. Good for you and your child #2 for the kind words. I hope you have a safe move and find yourself.
Congrats to you! I think that's great. I too am thinking of a move when my 16 year old son graduates high school and goes off to college. I feel by then, then it will be my turn. I've felt selfish about it, but it gets to a point when your own happiness and peace of mind comes into play. I wish you all the luck and happiness in the world!
Congrats to you on following YOUR dreams. I will be nifty 50 myself next year so I completely understand. Best of luck to you!
@Jolene - Ya' know if the kids were struggling or at different places in their lives I wouldn't leave but they've all got it together and it's okay.. They're okay..
@Robin - Thank you so much and yes.. I feel like it's my turn too..
@Just Keepin' It Real - Thank you and thanks for stopping by and understanding. It's a tough decision but my babies aren't babies anymore..
I know that must've been a hard decision to make, and you should do what makes you happy! If that pic is Idaho, I can't blame you- what beautiful scenery!
@Gossip - It was but I'm confident my kids can and will continue to have wonderful lives, making all of their dreams come true and if they need me I'm only a plane ride away. :) And yes, that is Idaho and it looks exactly like that..
Michigan is gonna miss you!
as hard as the decision was good for you for doing what is right for you and what you wanted to do wish I had nerve like that. You're an inspiration
Good for you Mimi for making your dream a reality, I so envy you...in a good way.
After all that you've been through, 2013 is definitely the year of the Mimi. Now if I could just grab me a bit of your positive attitude, maybe it will be my year too. xx
@Melanie - And I will miss Michigan.. There's a lot to be said for this state..
@Becca - I think the older you get the more nervy you get! :)
@Lily - Thank you and it is the year of Lily too! Grab it and stake your claim! This is a year of dreams coming true for ALL of us!!!
Wow....I too like your children have mixed emotions!! lol...I am so excited for you! I know how much you love Idaho! I am maybe a lil jealous..but mostly happy for ya. My other side says NOOOOOO, I realize that you are in Michigan, and I am here in Ohio, but it was so much closer and Idaho seems so far! Michigan held a better chance of us meeting again face to face...but yet I know Idaho holds, fun, happiness, excitement...a year for MiMi!! So, with a happy heart for you I say YOU GO GIRL!!! Live! Dream! and by all means SHARE!! I love you~
@Faith - No worries. When I come back to Michigan I'll be driving and you're on the way. You'll see lots of me. Trust me. :) And thank you.. I am soo ready to go and I will most def. share.
just don't stop blogging
tear) but follow your heart and heck you can always come home!!
@J - Oh no. I'll keep blogging and I am most def following my heart, and my head. This move is a good thing and J.. I'm going home.. <3
Mimi, I love that you are following your muse/your inspiration/your madness/whatever it is, and going to Idaho. I don't really "get" Idaho, although you are not the first person I love who's moved there, but the point is, you are following your "ain weird." I totally celebrate that, and you.
@Beverely - Thank you so much. I truly believe the land calls to you and Idaho has been calling me my whole life and now, my kids are grown, they're all doing their own thing, just seemed like a good time to slip away.:) I really appreciate your support you have no idea how many negative comments I've received but I have to live my truth. My kids are fine and will be fine and if they need me for anything I am a plane ride away..
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