Thoughts as my children move away from home

Shannon, Caitlin (and Ryan) at Storey's beach, near Shannon's school.












Shaun and Randy at Shaun's graduation from firefighting school.

Ryan and me just as he headed out to his first posting as a professional paramedic.



There's a beauty in being a sweet young child. There's beauty in being a young single woman, and a new wife, and a young mother - and also incredible beauty to watch your family grow. There's also beauty in growing older.

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Today I will be joyful, and I will look for beauty. I will acknowledge the pain of loneliness as our children move away, but I will also rejoice that they are adults, off on new adventures. The world is a better place because of Shannon, primary teacher extraordinaire; Ryan, amazing paramedic/firefighter/guide; and Shaun, firefighter/lifeguard/ day camp organizer. I also praise God for Caitlin, third year nursing major, who chose to stay at home a little longer.