My nest once held five children. As they grew up, they spread their wings and jumped into their lives. Everyone said to me wait for the empty nest syndrome. I think they meant I would miss my kids. They were right.
After my youngest left home the first time to work in Virginia, within six months we received a request from a young man we knew in Germany. He wanted to come live with us for few months. He was 19. Matt was a fun young man.
Then he went home and Jennica returned from Virginia. She finished her studies at Weber State, spent a year at our home, until she got married to Tyler a 18 months ago.
Then within a few months, Terra, Josh and their sweet two sons moved in. They were between houses. They stayed for a few months and moved out within just a few weeks of Christmas.
Our nest was empty for about six months. Jennica and Tyler moved in July. They were between houses. They moved out two weeks ago.
Clarissa moved in just a week ago. She's from Germany. She's an exchange student and the hoset family where she was staying was having a crisis. My friend, who is a coordinator with the program, asked if I knew anyone with an extra bed, room and open heart.
Yup. I'm parenting again.
I think I need intervention, but not until Clarissa leaves. She's such a nice girl. Sure, getting her to school and back is a slight hassle, but it could be worse:)
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