[patfla06]

I'm very sad for anyone going through this.

I have noticed that the problem seems to be with Daughters,
not Sons. Hmmmmmm.......

It's hard letting go and knowing you're going to miss
someone. Your parents are a huge support system and
if they've been close it's hard to see them move away.
But kids need to be supportive of their parents decisions as we
are of their decisions.

I wish everyone going through this a happy future resolution.

[Steve & Deanna]

We are not down here full time yet as we own two places. Our daughter rarely calls. It is like a form of punishment, so to speak, as if we've abandoned her and her children. We have supported our daughter with love, time and money throughout the years and it's like the door has been closed. We have done the same with our son. Both are educated and have held very good jobs for a number of years. Our son, on the other hand, contacts us pretty regularly to check up on us. I think that there comes a point whereas you realize your mortality. I believe our daughter is burying her head in the sand while our son, who has visited TV, wonders why we even go back up north. We love the lifestyle, have several friends and are quite active. I keep telling my wife that at our age, this is our time.