A New Journey

I guess there comes a time when you have to say goodbye to your kids. Not literally, they just grow up over night and all of a sudden they are moving in their own direction. There's nothing you can do about it, it just happens. Right now, I am dealing with Rob and his move to Halifax, Nova Scotia...he is moving with Erica so she can go to school at NSCAD. She is so lucky to have Rob in her life and she has said over and over how lucky she is, she loves him, and I know he is in good hands :)

I know I am not the only person that is going to miss him when he leaves next week. Kelsie is going to miss her brother...her best friend. Even though they haven't always got along (what brothers and sisters do?) they know they are always there for each other no matter what. Her heart will have a huge hole in it when he leaves. There's just something about having a hug that no phone call can emulate. It's great to be able to talk to someone, but having them here in person is the best. I for one, will miss his bear hugs and sense of humour.

                                                                   ~ best friends~

I don't really know how to express in words just how I feel about his move but I imagine that there are a lot of people that can put themselves in my shoes and know how I feel. I know that I am not the only person that has had a child or sibling or parent move away, across the country or sometimes across the world, but right now I feel like I am the only one. I know I am just being selfish but I will get better at it, I promise :) After all, Darren's parents came to Canada and left him in England when he was about 17, that must have been very hard for him, and my girlfriend had both of her sons do numerous tours in Afghanistan and Iraq not even knowing if they would return. With the grace of God, they returned and are now at home. Rob too will return at some point, but even if he and Erica decide to make Halifax their new home, I will always be here for him if he decides to come back. In the meantime, I really do hope for them all the luck and fun in their new journey.

                                                         ~a bond no one can break~





So Rob and Erica, on behalf of all the family, especially me, BB and Darren, we really do wish you the best on your new adventure. It's going to be an awesome experience for the both of you! It's beautiful in Halifax and change is always good for the soul. You guys will really be missed!!

                                                          ~ geez  I will miss this lol ~
                                   

                                                       ~ BB and Bob...best buds~

It's time to make new memories of the next chapter in your life. Good Luck Rob & Erica! Love you!