tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33395706.post4170450707958957575..comments2023-12-12T11:27:03.669-08:00Comments on small town me: Ernest Called Tonight!smalltownmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10857871195417461235noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33395706.post-21256950207344786702008-07-26T09:54:00.000-07:002008-07-26T09:54:00.000-07:00You're very brave to let him go so far; it's an am...You're very brave to let him go so far; it's an amazing experience for him, but obviously hard for you.<BR/><BR/>Because I have four kids, I've always had someone left at home when they got to camps or visiting grandparents. I'm sure I'll feel exactly the way you do when everyone's gone.Jenn @ Juggling Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14455967210924573398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33395706.post-42899661552961177702008-07-24T20:18:00.000-07:002008-07-24T20:18:00.000-07:00My lovely mother-in-law sent a profound e-mail, wh...My lovely mother-in-law sent a profound e-mail, which she said I could post here: <BR/><BR/>" Your "empty Nest" blog brought such a flood of memories. I probably wasn't a very good mother,[STM says NOT TRUE] but 30 years ago that "if I'm not a mother who/what am I?" echoed thru my mind. Sure, I had a job, and I liked what I did, but it was secondary to being a provider for my children.<BR/><BR/>As the older 2 left, as you say, there was always the youngest. That last reason for being.<BR/><BR/>Actually, searching for a lifeline is why I went back to church, to <BR/>look for something to fill the need to be needed.<BR/><BR/>The emotion at the departure of the last fledgling is hardwired into our mothering natures; unique and understood only by those who have stood in that empty nest.<BR/><BR/>proud to be your<BR/>m-i-l "smalltownmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10857871195417461235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33395706.post-47213452186948263282008-07-24T16:26:00.000-07:002008-07-24T16:26:00.000-07:00YAY! I can't imagine how much you miss him. Grant...YAY! I can't imagine how much you miss him. Granted you are biased, but he does seem to be the perfect "bestest" child.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14149777435132497067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33395706.post-72664156447786126452008-07-24T14:30:00.000-07:002008-07-24T14:30:00.000-07:00The boys and I are "jonesing" for Ernest too. We ...The boys and I are "jonesing" for Ernest too. We are excited he is coming home from "mypan" soon.<BR/>-EchoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33395706.post-5643384816655477202008-07-24T11:29:00.000-07:002008-07-24T11:29:00.000-07:00Thank you so much for your warm comments on my blo...Thank you so much for your warm comments on my blog.<BR/>It means so much to us.<BR/>We both enjoy your posts!<BR/><BR/>DavidDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02250044610162724765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33395706.post-41620230181962194222008-07-24T07:11:00.000-07:002008-07-24T07:11:00.000-07:00I'm sure deep down inside he misses you just as mu...I'm sure deep down inside he misses you just as much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33395706.post-36972445234197652892008-07-24T05:14:00.000-07:002008-07-24T05:14:00.000-07:00Mine are 4 and 6. I dread the days when they trav...Mine are 4 and 6. I dread the days when they travel across the world alone. Maybe then it will be better, but I don't know. I'm sure I'll be jonesing, too! (Had to look that up!)Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984115229811752666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33395706.post-20133329371165365272008-07-23T23:47:00.000-07:002008-07-23T23:47:00.000-07:00Oh man, that is so sweet...I can't imagine my 3-ye...Oh man, that is so sweet...I can't imagine my 3-year-old baby boy going away on a trip! Ack!barbrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09918903739834969992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33395706.post-12932498704607016902008-07-23T21:53:00.000-07:002008-07-23T21:53:00.000-07:00I understand completely.I understand completely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com