Comfort for Empty Nesters

Well, the graduation flurry is starting to wind down.  The last parties are this weekend and the family has flown/driven back to their homes.  My son's graduation was a big event at our house.  Family came in from out of state.  Some had not been in Virginia, since before he was born.  We celebrated in style with a pulled pork barbeque and the coconut cream chocolate layer cake.  In a few short months he will be off to college and things will be very, very quiet.


What does a mom do to fill that empty void?  I think that my life lessons I learned during cancer treatment will prove helpful.  I intend to be completely joyful and rejoice in my son's successes and new life.  He not only had a fantastic high school experience, but now he will embark on many new independent adventures.  This is what I as a parent have worked for and have no business being blue and depressed.  I am blessed to be here, and my work is not done.  For he will always know that I will always be 100% behind him.  So, congratulations to the parents of our graduates. I am ok with the bittersweet feelings, and am grateful I am here to experience them.