Even when things change....it stays the same

As I said in the last post, my husband and my kids are my life. When they are hurting...I hurt. When they are in a bind, it kills me. I can't help it, its in my DNA AND being raised by a grandmother who took everyone's kids and raised them as her own just reinforced that. She would give you the last piece of bread in the house, would do without to make sure you had what you need. I have no doubt that she has her wings and is watching over all of us every single day. ....I am sure some days she does so shaking her head in confusion over some of the crap we do!



Well the kids did really well for a while. They were in the 22ft motor home, right next door to our 5th wheeler. That lasted till they lost their jobs. They were able to pay off the RV but couldn't afford to pay for space rental. We put the RV in storage and they moved in with us for a little while till their income tax checks came in.



They decided that instead of getting jobs here in town, they would "go on the road". Its called Boondocking or dry docking. It's freedom from crowds, noise and high camping fee. You park at truck stops, WalMart, etc. Working odd jobs as needed to get what they need.



Our son, turned 25 on Feb 25. They moved out on the 26th. Well, I don't have to tell you we don't sleep so good these days. They seem to be doing fine, but as parents the hubby and I worry all the time. Finacially, we can't afford to help them. Granted a couple packs of smokes or a tenspot for gas won't kill us but we can't REALLY help them. We understand his choice and his reasons and part of "cutting the apron strings" is to actually LET GO....but we are just old folks that still believe that you have to work to make a living. Personally, the thought of not have full time electricity, and running water would make me go back to workAs the boy said, he will be picking our old folks home, so I hope he makes it as big dreams do come true...so he can put us in a good home! We love him with all our hearts and he knows it, even if our comments hurt his feelings. He knows we only want the best for him and always stand by him and whatever he decides to do with his life....whether it be lifestyle, love and just life in general....we are here for him.