I walked around the property a couple of days ago. It was a gorgeous early morning on one of the few humidity-less days we’ve had this summer. I wanted to capture the grass, the trees and the gardens so that I could take them with me as I head for Hartford. Then I sat on the bench and cried.
Silly, I know. I should be used to it by now. This time seems especially tough, however. We’re going to try to swing things so that I can come home for a couple of days every week or so but I also know that is entirely dependent on the rehearsal schedule. Don’s home. He’ll take over. If work comes for him that necessitates a lot of time away, he’ll bring Scoutie to me.
My girl. She’ll be confused again. Too much coming and going. I feel like I’ve just finished getting her settled down and in a routine and that wasn’t easy because she was missing Don. Now it will happen all over again.
Anyway, here I sit, blogging away. As soon as I finish this post, I’ll be moving around the cottage, grabbing last minute things to pack, checking and re-checking lists, taking one last walk in the garden. It’s a foggy, misty morning, we’ve had some rain the last couple of days.
I’ll see you on the other side.
Happy Monday.
Claudia, I know how hard leaving home is for you this time. My thoughts are with you. Safe travels,
xxoo, Martha
Thank you, my friend.
Claudia,
Wishing you a safe journey to Hartford. Before you know it, it will be time to return home.
On another note, I like your new water mark. It’s much more creative and reflective of your blog.
Vanessa
Thank you, Vanessa. It was designed and made by my blogging friend Dawn. I’ll write about it tomorrow!
Hope you are able to make your work trip enjoyable. Pets are always hard to leave:( I love your new watermark too. Te-He:)
I wish I could explain it all to her….
That’s just it.
Claudia, I feel for you in needing to leave your lovely home once again. I hope you’ll find the work to be a joy and that you will be able to get home often. All I can offer, which I’m sure you know, is to stay in the moment and take one day at a time. Sending good thoughts your way. Becky
Be safe. Hugs to Scout! Leaving home tugs at the heart strings for sure
Safe journey, Claudia, to Hartford… I know this is hard for you – everything looks so nice at the cottage.. I hope time the time will pass quickly for you and you’ll be back in your home in no time… and just in time for all the beautiful fall colors!! Glad you are coming home for short breaks. I hope your work will go well and make the this trip more enjoyable!! Hugs, Francine
Claudia, I hope you have a good working trip and I hope you go home to Scout and Don like you wish! Maybe you can meet halfway sometimes for a short visit to a park. Hartford is near my home. Have a safe trip, Doris
Claudia,
I know it is hard to leave ‘Scoutie’ and Don but hopefully, you’ll be able to come home often to visit.
You have such a wonderful home life and are very blessed to have work. It’s always a double edged sword?! Funny how life is…
Do you get to ‘SKYPE’ with Don and Scout while you’re away?
I hope the time goes quickly and you can be back home with your family.
xo
Lori
P.S. Your yard looks so beautiful and I love your new watermark….sweet !
You and Bev (the BeeHaven Maven) have made me very sad today..Things will get better !!!.In the meantime , enjoy your plays and take good care,,Scoutie knows you’ll be back..
I have no idea what that is like. I’ve only had a few short stays away from home…and didn’t like it at all!
I’d be there with you …sitting on the bench, crying my eyes out. NOT SILLY.
Just plain heart torn.
Thankful that you and Don both have work– you’ve explained the hardships of having it in your line of work.
So we give thanks, pull up the boot straps…and dry our tears. —hope it goes quickly for you and you’re reunited with your family before you know it dear.
Pat
Claudia I know it’s the nature of your work, but leaving home is so hard for such a length of time! I wish you comfort as you prepare your nest away from home.
hugs,
Linda
Home is where the heart is……… Please remember that we will all be with you and will keep you company!
Take care of you, hope you packed some favorites and hope you are able to get home occasionally over the next two months.
Joy
Claudia, Being away from home is a difficult task. My husband was gone for 6 days out of the 7, he/we did this for 9 years.. I often felt like a single mother.
My heart broke every time he had to leave, and was filled with such joy when he returned. I was never so happy when he retired and stayed with us all the time.
Like I mentioned to you before they are never farther than your heart.
I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Claudia – Travel safe and hopefully you’ll get to come home often. At least Don is home with Scout. Wishing you a good trip.
Judy
Let’s hope the time passes quickly and you enjoy your time. (((((HUGS)))))
You have every right to cry Claudia..”be used to it”..I don’t think you could ever get used to it no matter how long you have been doing it..I find that the older I get the more I enjoy just being home..I’ve done plenty of moving and traveling and starting over in life..now I feel most comfortable at home..Maybe that is why you are having such a hard time now..All of us ladies will be here if you need to talk about anything..Sweet little Scout looks so sad in that picture..just think of how joyful she will be when she sees you again..Hugs
I feel so bad for you…the thought that you were brought to tears over leaving home. That is so me, I’m a homebody and feel safe, secure and the happiest when I’m at home with my dogs and family. Much like you and Don, my husband and I do most everything together and I’m a fish out of water without him. I guess knowing that doesn’t make things any better for you (!), but please know I’m hoping you have a safe trip, fill your free time with doing things you love… that make you happy and content and that you can get home as much as possible. It will just be all the more sweeter.
Sending a big hug.
XO,
Jane
Being away from home, even for a few days is hard for me…can’t imagine eight weeks. Safe travels! ;)
Have a safe trip, Claudia, and I hope you get lots of visits home!
I don’t think it’s silly at all that you cried. I hate leaving home, too. I hope that you’re able to sneak some visits home. Blessings to you as you travel and settle in.
Sending you wishes for a safe journey and an easy transition to your new digs. Hoping the next two months go very fast and soon you’ll be home again with your family!
Happy trails, Claudia. It’s hard to leave the familiar, but adventures away can be great for memories.
Blessings, Claudia, for all of you