Sigh, Mish. My D20 just stopped by my work to say goodbye and give me a hug, as she and her dad are beginning the drive back to NY this afternoon. I'm not crying (or even tearing up), but I just feel sad. So I know what this is like from your point today!
I've decided that I'm going to start writing her as well. I think I'll get cards and send one a week, and maybe a care package or 2 per semester. I won't ever get this time back, so why the heck not?
Now... gotta figure out how D17 feels about all of this. Last year, she was very unhappy about her sister leaving. She's held back in getting close this summer, so we will see.
Upward and onward
Hugs,
Betsey
"There are only 2 ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."