My son checking in at Glasgow airport this week for a flight to Delhi via London Heathrow, and then overland to Kathmandu. He's spending the summer volunteering in Nepal.
What a world of maternal concern there is in that photo and two short sentences. I wish him a wonderful and fulfilling summer, and a safe return to his mum at the end of it.
It wasn't as hard at the airport as I expected. But when we got home and I saw the open jar of Nutella from his breakfast still on the kitchen counter...
Great pic. You have to admire the openness to what will surely be a life-altering experience. Back during the Balkan War, mine decided that relief work in Croatia would be interesting.
Oh, your heart must hold a bit of trepidation while also being proud of him. I wish him a very good adventure and may he grow in wisdom and experience while he's there. Sounds like a marvelous opportunity.
I am sure you will miss him, but I'm also possitive that he will have a lot of interesting things to tell you about Nepal when he gets home.
It seems that as I look back on when my kids were growing up, they went on so many adventures in different countries and now my grandchildren are doing it. As for me, I did get to Mexico once or twice, but just over the border, not to one of the great vacation spots. Add to that a few visits to Canada and that is the extent of my foreign country visits. I will say though that I am glad my kids and grandkids are taking advantage of travel opportunities while they are young.
That post speaks volumes, Linda. I hope the excitement of his adventures will soon more than offset the poignancy of his absence. (Did you put the Nutella jar away straight away or leave it out for a little bit?)
What a brave son and Mom! I know it's a mixed blessing as we watch our children leave. I've done it time after time after time...it does get MUCH easier after a few times! You'll both grow a lot this summer.
What an adventure that will be! I'm sure he'll come back with lots of wonderful stories to tell!
ReplyDeleteWe've heard a few already via email, although power cuts are getting in the way of communication!
DeleteWhat a world of maternal concern there is in that photo and two short sentences. I wish him a wonderful and fulfilling summer, and a safe return to his mum at the end of it.
ReplyDeleteYou can tell, eh? I'm pleased for him and anxious at the same time. Such is parenthood.
DeleteWhat an amazing opportunity!
ReplyDeleteHe must be an equally amazing person to give his summer to benefit others.
It is indeed, Linda. He's looking forward to doing something that helps others.
DeleteI bet it was hard to watch him go. But what a wonderful adventure lies before him.
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't as hard at the airport as I expected. But when we got home and I saw the open jar of Nutella from his breakfast still on the kitchen counter...
DeleteWhat a wonderful experience this will be for your son! I do hope you share some of his adventures when he comes back home.
ReplyDeleteI know he's taking a lot of photos. I'll share a few if I'm allowed!
Deletewow! what an adventure for him. i wish him a safe and yet exciting journey.
ReplyDeleteThat sums up how I feel about it!
Deletewhat a wonderful experience and a great project ,good luck to him :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Babzy, it is a tremendous opportunity to have.
DeleteOh WOW, how exciting! This will be a wonderful experience for him, one I'm sure he will never forget! Please keep us posted on his travels! :)
ReplyDeleteI MAY get some photos from him during the summer. I need to grapple with the whole 'drop box' thing.
DeleteGreat pic. You have to admire the openness to what will surely be a life-altering experience. Back during the Balkan War, mine decided that relief work in Croatia would be interesting.
ReplyDeleteWow Ron, that must have been quite an experience for your children. I can imagine how you must have felt as a parent.
DeleteWow - what a summer ahead! Hard for you i'm sure.
ReplyDeleteIt is hard, but you have to let them go.
DeleteOh, your heart must hold a bit of trepidation while also being proud of him. I wish him a very good adventure and may he grow in wisdom and experience while he's there. Sounds like a marvelous opportunity.
ReplyDeleteVery mixed parental emotions! I'm sure he's bound to grow in many ways as a result of his experiences.
DeleteWhat a great summer is in store for your son.
ReplyDeleteI am sure you will miss him, but I'm also possitive that he will have a lot of interesting things to tell you about Nepal when he gets home.
It seems that as I look back on when my kids were growing up, they went on so many adventures in different countries and now my grandchildren are doing it. As for me, I did get to Mexico once or twice, but just over the border, not to one of the great vacation spots. Add to that a few visits to Canada and that is the extent of my foreign country visits. I will say though that I am glad my kids and grandkids are taking advantage of travel opportunities while they are young.
It is the time to travel, isn't it? Travel demands so much energy apart from anything!
DeleteWhat an experience!! It will stay with hime for life.
ReplyDeleteAnd who knows what directions in might take him in. There might even be a change of career...
DeleteVery cool! How did you resist staging a picture of him dropping his bag underneath that sign? 8-)
ReplyDeleteStaging was strictly off-limits. I know my place!
DeleteThat post speaks volumes, Linda. I hope the excitement of his adventures will soon more than offset the poignancy of his absence. (Did you put the Nutella jar away straight away or leave it out for a little bit?)
ReplyDeleteYour kids must make you so proud, Linda. I hope we get to see some photos from this trip.
ReplyDeleteYou're a little kooky, huh? 8-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a brave son and Mom! I know it's a mixed blessing as we watch our children leave. I've done it time after time after time...it does get MUCH easier after a few times! You'll both grow a lot this summer.
ReplyDeleteHe is a wonderful young man and you are amazing parents to support him thru such an opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI know from experience this is hard on mom also !
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