Growing Pains

When my kids were little a band-aide would solve all problems. I used to put band-aides on everything from scraps and bruises to misquito bites. I had band-aides tucked away in the car, my purse, the kitchen, the bathroom... just about anywhere so I could grab them at a moments notice when my kids were hurt.

Today I learned there are just some things in life a band-aide can't fix.

A couple of weeks ago Jeff accepted a job in Winchester, about 2 hours from here. Although Winchester is where we wanted to ultimately settle down we weren't prepared for the effect this move would have on us. It was just a year ago we had to say good-bye to friends and family in Idaho to move back east. It was (and some days still is) very hard to say good-bye. But we were also excited for the future and what the East coast would bring us. We all quickly settled in, found a wonderful church and made great friends. I threw myself into the history in the area. In two months we will again have to say good-bye to friends and a familiar surrounding for new opportunities, new friends, and new places to see.

This move has been/will be extremely hard on all of us. I knew it was going to be especially hard on Ashlie as she is so extremely happy here. She has wonderful friends and a great boyfriend and next year is her Senior year. We waited until after Ashlie's band trip to Mytrle Beach to tell the kids. (Ashlie has strict instructions to post a blog on here about her trip) I did not want the news to ruin her trip. Sunday night we broke the news to them. Corrie is upset, of course, but all of her friends will be going to a different school then her next year anyway (boundary issues). She knows we are only 2 hours away and will visit often. Austin doesn't seem too upset. He said he is ready for a change. Ashlie of course broke down. Sunday night and yesterday her friends were all quick to be beside her and kept assuring her they will always be there. 2 hours is no big deal. Her boyfriend on the other hand threw us all for a loop and decided he just can't deal with her leaving so he decided to run away from the issue and break up with her. I spent a couple of hours last night and then again this morning consoling my heartbroken little girl. Friday is her birthday and in two weeks they were going to go to the prom together. She already has her dress and was so excited.

Two things are very clear to me... I have amazing children and some days there just aren't big enough band-aides.