3 posts tagged “homesick”
For one day, I'll refrain from nagging you about getting your exercise. That is a gift in itself, isn't it?
Have a great year and 'we'll see you when we see you'.
Love,
Amy
What is your "role" in your family?
Other than to nag DadH about his health and escort MomH around the world on vacation, it was to "get out and find a real/city job."
When I left for college, I never lived at home again - mostly by choice, but also because of my parents urging. I wouldn't say I was kicked out of the nest, but I was strongly encouraged to stay at college during the summer breaks and take classes/get a summer job. Part of that was to get in as many credits as possible before tuition hiked up again in the fall, and also because as my mom said at the end of freshman year, "There's no reason for you to come back."
Now, that's not because they don't love me or want to see me. Fact is, as much as I loved being on the farm, I was the one with the best chances to leave and actually make money.
Perhaps one day my role will be to support the rest of the family in case something happens to the farm. I think we'll be fine, collectively, but every so often something happens up there that makes me worry about their financial security. Farm life is hard and there are no guarantees for good health, good weather and good milk prices.
For now, I'm still referred to as "The One Who Escaped". It's difficult for me sometimes when I know everyone else is together for birthdays and holidays. I miss them all terribly when I let myself think about it, but this is where life has us for now.
We're a pretty stoic family and not given to emotional expressions, unless smart-assery counts. We all know we are loved even though the "L Word" is never uttered (except by SIL and the girls). So I was almost brought to tears when Dad put my suitcase in the car at the end of a recent Christmas visit.
"I always knew you would move away. I just never thought it would be so far."
Yes, I talk about cowz a lot. I lof dem. I was feeling homesick from some talk of Michigan and running around on the farm as a kid during the summer. So I thought I would change up my banner and icon (avatar?) for a little while to amuse myself.
