tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post7777893718675718570..comments2024-02-21T04:18:49.859-06:00Comments on Picking Poppies: Eventually, they will take flight . . . Kim Stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765296400379609580noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-2214691021389434282013-09-01T09:34:47.100-05:002013-09-01T09:34:47.100-05:00A beautiful beautiful post KIM. Know it is a strug...A beautiful beautiful post KIM. Know it is a struggle to send your oldest off, but there is so much more to come.... Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08282631333469688624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-7408307059882259122013-08-31T12:15:59.652-05:002013-08-31T12:15:59.652-05:00Kim-a beautiful post
Hugs KathyKim-a beautiful post<br />Hugs Kathykathyinozarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01644138355524729156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-14285814240875246862013-08-29T23:26:45.266-05:002013-08-29T23:26:45.266-05:00What an amazing post!! Parenting for me was so s...What an amazing post!! Parenting for me was so scary. I just knew I was going to mess it up! But now looking back, my daughter turned out to be a responsible, beautiful young lady! I guess I did something right!<br /><br />Big hugs my friend.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06052655796247020555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-34849684342624029542013-08-28T12:31:57.204-05:002013-08-28T12:31:57.204-05:00It is hard and painful to let them go but be assur...It is hard and painful to let them go but be assured they will call , ask for advice need you but maybe in different ways but they will always be your babies....Viv@Thoughts from the Desktophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730298140439036198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-79572930039406551542013-08-28T00:15:43.604-05:002013-08-28T00:15:43.604-05:00They grow so fast. Such beautiful photos!!They grow so fast. Such beautiful photos!!Susie Clevengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09239990133754328967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-85923004361008862942013-08-27T22:52:52.495-05:002013-08-27T22:52:52.495-05:00What a lovely post. And beautiful writing. I'v...What a lovely post. And beautiful writing. I've been in your shoes and I know how it is to feel that mixture of joy and loneliness. My daughter moved back home for grad school and we had so much fun together. We're still so close. Blessings to you and your family during this transition.Sharonhttp://sharonodegaard.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-30062710378810755552013-08-27T22:34:30.314-05:002013-08-27T22:34:30.314-05:00What a heartfelt post. It will be a time of growi...What a heartfelt post. It will be a time of growing for your daughter and for you as well but one I'm sure you'll both take on with gusto. Idahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-38426710021927895572013-08-27T22:22:57.967-05:002013-08-27T22:22:57.967-05:00exciting timesexciting timesaspiritofsimplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14870339828098281415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-42844579916572017952013-08-27T22:16:58.991-05:002013-08-27T22:16:58.991-05:00Me oh My....Your daughter is such a cutie...and ca...Me oh My....Your daughter is such a cutie...and can I just say that image of her bed and that stuffed animal tugged at my heart strings. I totally get your analogy on rearing the butterflies and the kids...TOTALY! Great post today KimAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504093426791656205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-87429046319055460742013-08-27T19:52:14.264-05:002013-08-27T19:52:14.264-05:00How ironic that this is the year you've been r...How ironic that this is the year you've been raising butterflies... God teaches and comforts us in beautiful ways. God bless you, Kim.Inspired By Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09846209740481251443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-83471540383833294852013-08-27T19:07:25.337-05:002013-08-27T19:07:25.337-05:00Beautiful post to your beautiful images. Just so l...Beautiful post to your beautiful images. Just so lovely.Carmelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14760831622285532976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-4583552442234983942013-08-27T18:10:03.622-05:002013-08-27T18:10:03.622-05:00You've spoken of this so eloquently...it's...You've spoken of this so eloquently...it's both a proud and heartbreaking moment as they walk away. I was very proud that I held it all together until we got out of the dorm building...lol. In these last couple of years, I've watched my daughter grow and blossom into such a lovely young adult...it makes it easier to let go when you see them happy and embracing their independence. You're in my thoughts, Kim - with you as her parent, I have no doubt she's going to do incredibly well. xo Sherri B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00834386300886224116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-77791624620931398942013-08-27T17:45:20.673-05:002013-08-27T17:45:20.673-05:00It is truly a bittersweet time; scary and exciting...It is truly a bittersweet time; scary and exciting, as you said. It.was.the.worst.day.of.my.life. Ask my husband. We adjusted but oh, my! It.was.hard. On all of us. Of course, mine is an 'only'. The first night home, a friend called as I was setting the table and asked if I was okay. Choking back tears I assured her I was and hung up quickly. Then I looked at the table. I'd set three places. Needless to say, the dam broke ... again. We got through it ... and you will too. I'll be thinking of you all. Best of luck and lots of hugs.Dottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00811399388989716265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-46850592799020824452013-08-27T17:25:51.936-05:002013-08-27T17:25:51.936-05:00Beautifully expressed thoughts.Beautifully expressed thoughts.Pathttp://bailey-road.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-7960397482664393572013-08-27T16:13:18.956-05:002013-08-27T16:13:18.956-05:00What a lovely post, Kim...filled with such wisdom ...What a lovely post, Kim...filled with such wisdom and love. Parenting becomes you and I know your children will fly beautifully, making lemonade along the way. Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10857633931690620336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-22679948147441603702013-08-27T11:34:07.651-05:002013-08-27T11:34:07.651-05:00Oh my. This is just an awesome weaving of words. W...Oh my. This is just an awesome weaving of words. What a beauty your daughter is, ready to spread her wings and fly. You have done the hardest and most rewarding job in the world, to be a parent to raising great kids. There is nothing finer. My oldest is a sophomore. I have a few years but not many. I am trying to hold onto every single memory, whether he wants me to or not ;-) Thank you for sharing these delightful images and words! Enjoy the day, Miss Kim! ErinTesoriTrovatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12771359288546654791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-35665337630803272502013-08-27T11:29:12.340-05:002013-08-27T11:29:12.340-05:00Beautiful, heartfelt post : ) Beautiful, heartfelt post : ) debra @ frugal little bungalowhttp://www.frugallittlebungalow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-16881701105187663612013-08-27T11:05:02.694-05:002013-08-27T11:05:02.694-05:00I love this post. I found myself smiling at my ow...I love this post. I found myself smiling at my own mothers words reflected here, especially when I left the UK and moved to the US. Love the photos and I'm sure your daughter will do great whether she comes up against lemons or lemonade. Hugs xoxox<br /> Kathryn Dychehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17175563748388497142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-89016547647534531542013-08-27T10:42:09.717-05:002013-08-27T10:42:09.717-05:00I love your Lemonade analogy! Especially the part...I love your Lemonade analogy! Especially the part about never being allowed to have lemons. I have been a ball of nerves about my kids this week and all the pitfalls that seemed to be threatening. Ultimately. I'm Lear ing that I can control everything, as much as I might think I want to. So hard to let them go. If I know God is more committed to them than I could ever be, it should be easier.<br /><br /><br />Kim Cunningham https://www.blogger.com/profile/15228475634696692073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-504116057297621782013-08-27T10:37:39.458-05:002013-08-27T10:37:39.458-05:00I remember fully, the day we drove away from our s...I remember fully, the day we drove away from our son, standing on the sidewalk and waving to us. To my eye, he was that tiny little boy, going off to first grade. Yes...there were tears.<br /><br />They do remember what we've instilled in them. They sometimes make mistakes. But, that's how they learn...that's how WE learned. Sooner or later, they do figure out how to make that lemonade.<br /><br />Then, you wake up one day, and they're the ones driving away from their child, waving goodbye on that sidewalk.<br /><br />Indeed...How did it get so late so soon?Linda/patchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12639872362919575736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-5753190346579268362013-08-27T10:23:34.587-05:002013-08-27T10:23:34.587-05:00I just love this post. You put it all into perfect...I just love this post. You put it all into perfect words and pictures that are perfect. You have just begun yet another major transition in life, and transitions are hard, but always worth it. And, there's no way to avoid them anyway! She will be great -I know this because of the love that is evident here. With that behind and inside of her, she has everything she needs.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05433584313253805817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-1508428921894161032013-08-27T10:14:19.576-05:002013-08-27T10:14:19.576-05:00Your words have taken me back to the moment I expe...Your words have taken me back to the moment I experienced this and that feeling of driving away and leaving my heart behind. It does get easier and the feeling of pride as we watch them spread their wings and fly makes it all worth it. Love your comparison with your butterflies. Perfect!terriporterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14333055591899961253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-2124563713650253582013-08-27T09:58:24.068-05:002013-08-27T09:58:24.068-05:00Everything you said here is so true. It is so exci...Everything you said here is so true. It is so exciting to watch them emerge, but also so scary. We watch with hope and faith and must remind ourselves often that we did a good job. Your photos are so good. xoCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01273101486326139103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-44133476301158553112013-08-27T09:21:40.561-05:002013-08-27T09:21:40.561-05:00Best of luck to your daughter at school and to you...Best of luck to your daughter at school and to you adjusting. This was a beautiful post. You have an amazing way with words.Andeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12763048323907739204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-68493389260187268332013-08-27T08:52:00.839-05:002013-08-27T08:52:00.839-05:00This is sincere post I rarely see, with such nice ...This is sincere post I rarely see, with such nice images.<br />I like the quote you choose too.<br /><br />greetings.Sofiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10209732776190399533noreply@blogger.com