A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

By fromskilledhands ( August 13, 2009 at 9:59 pm) · Filed under Change, New York City, Roots and Wings, , ,

Old Maple TreeTomorrow my oldest daughter will leave this old house to embark on her new adventure. Her roots will now extend to her other home in New York.  Bags are packed, laundry is being finished one last time in this place. Tonight the sisters and a friend are paying homage to the local ice cream parlor for one last ice cream—where they split the scoop so you can get 2 flavors.

I went to the store yesterday and bought staples and sundries at Ohio prices rather than New York City’s. Those items are lined up on the table, waiting to find their places in the bags that will take the trip.

There is a sweetness to these days, when I see my daughter ready to once again spread her wings and take flight.  This will have been her last summer here; her apartment in Brooklyn will be her new home.   It warms my heart and being to see her make choices that guide her in her adult life.  She turned 21 this summer, and she is gliding toward her future, EYES. WIDE. OPEN.   And it is good.

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11 comments »

  1. Hay said,

    August 13, 2009 @ 10:19 pm

    Beautiful! And New York, at 21, wow, the possibilities!

  2. Ruth said,

    August 13, 2009 @ 11:04 pm

    Very lovely post, Deb! New York will be the richer for her presence there!

  3. Cathy Alger said,

    August 14, 2009 @ 7:40 am

    Hi Deb, going through a lot of these times as well. The letting go is difficult, yet rewarding to know that we’ve gotten them to the point we can.

  4. rudeek said,

    August 14, 2009 @ 8:45 am

    Oh how exciting for all of you. I know this must be tough for you, so I’m sending big cyberhugs.

  5. Karen Carter said,

    August 14, 2009 @ 11:26 am

    Bittersweet for all of you, I’m sure. My nephew’s lived in Brooklyn for years and absolutely loves it. I’m sure your daughter will, too! Hugs

  6. Laura/centerdownhome said,

    August 14, 2009 @ 11:44 am

    I bet she has some mixed feelings about returning, but she knows that you’re always there for her. She sounds like she has such a bright future!

    I hope that you can take a deep breath and enjoy some slow time, after your last few weeks.

  7. Terrie Farley Moran said,

    August 14, 2009 @ 4:02 pm

    Each year, we in New York welcome your sons and daughters with open arms. They enliven our city and keep us young! God Bless your daughter with a healthy and successful school year–and a bit of fun, of course. Terrie

  8. savannah said,

    August 14, 2009 @ 4:06 pm

    hugs for you, sugar! it’s tough, i know. think of it as an opportunity to visit NYC more often! ;~D xoxox

  9. Cat B said,

    August 15, 2009 @ 1:49 pm

    More difficult for the mom, I think, but many happy times ahead in NYC or you both! Job well done when kids fly the coop and start right in on their own adult lives. So, well done, Mom! Cxx

  10. Travis Erwin said,

    August 16, 2009 @ 3:26 pm

    Here’s wishing her luck and prosperity.

  11. Eryl said,

    August 17, 2009 @ 6:33 pm

    The job of parents is to make themselves redundant, so very well done to you!
    Oh, to be 21 and live in New York; best of luck to her, X

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