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CaliforniaPeggy

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2. My dear HopeHoops...

Reply to HopeHoops (Original post)

Sat Jan 21, 2012, 07:54 PM

Jan 2012

You're not wrong! But everyone handles these moments their own way...

It's tough when the first chick leaves the nest. I thought I would die of a broken heart that first year she went off to college.

You have a very pragmatic point of view, and I respect that. The rest of your family will sure need your support...

It does get better.

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My eldest daughter made it to O'Hare. She'll be in Budapest in 20 hours. [View all] HopeHoops Jan 2012 OP

ya. i would be there with you seabeyond Jan 2012 #1

My dear HopeHoops... CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2012 #2

Empty Nest Syndrome trof Jan 2012 #7

If you love something, set it free. Ptah Jan 2012 #3

how exciting... handmade34 Jan 2012 #4

Oh boy...sounds like my family when I moved to London @ 18! pink-o Jan 2012 #5

You're right, elleng Jan 2012 #6

Thanks everyone. I'll update the post when she lets me know she's in Budapest. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #8

UPDATE: HER LAST PLANE LANDED (like a minute ago). HopeHoops Jan 2012 #9

I remember my flights to Italy and back 47of74 Jan 2012 #10

I have many ethnic Hungarian friends. They are a fun loving people. Swede Jan 2012 #11

Send me a PM with some of those "Hungarian swears" - she might need them. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #14

I listened to this on a continuous loop when my oldest daughter left home. LiberalAndProud Jan 2012 #12

UPDATE (3 p.m. ET) : I just talked to her on Skype. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #13