Good morning from a sunny but cool Hastings day.
Today is a sad day, but also an exciting day. My daughter Ruth is leaving us to move permanently to Wellington to attend university. So I am dedicating this rose and post to her.
On the one hand I am happy for her to follow her dreams, but on the other it is hard to say goodbye. Last night was spent laughing over Agent Carter on the TV and her knitting. She has been knitting madly on this jumper (sweater) the past few days to get it finished. I made her knit the sleeves too long, so I had to undo it and finish that sleeve off. But she knitted the other sleeve way to long as well. So in the end it wasn’t finished and so Mum gets to do it properly and send it down to her. We had lots of giggles.
The past year hasn’t been easy for her. Ex-hubby was determined that she wasn’t going to go to university and told her that she was only good enough to work in a shop. She had already applied to a university in Hawaii but was told to apply in another year. That wasn’t so bad as I wanted her to have a gap year to save some money.
Then we were thrown out of our home so Ruth applied for Massey University in Wellington for the Graphics and Design course. And of course she got in. She has worked long hours 7 days a week at times to save her money for this year.
So now it is time for her to go. So Ruth I wish you all the best for your studies and your future.
When her brother left school I had to write him a letter to express how proud I was of him and wished him all the best for his future. So Ruth, this is your letter.
Actually while I am writing this I am starting to feel emotional. I think that reality is hitting me now. I want to thank you for all your support over the last year. I want you to do well in your studies and follow your dreams. You are a bright, witty and fun girl and are so determined. So you will do well. Make the most of your opportunities. Don’t forget that I am really proud of you and know you will do well.
With all my love,
Mum.
How lovely! I wish Ruth all the very best for her future Raewyn. She sounds like she has been your rock this past year, and I just think it’s lovely the relationship you share 🙂 ❤
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Thanks. I didn’t think I would cry but I can’t stop now. It is all becoming real after talking about it for so long.
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Aww, you have been a fab Mum, be proud of yourself hun! You deserve it and so does Ruth! Please don’t cry, or you’ll start me off! 🙂
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It is hard to stop. Ruth is so excited but it won’t hit her properly until she gets down to Wellington and moves into her first flat.
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A beautiful portrait of a rose!
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Thank you.
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I wish I had a mother like you. Your daughter is a beauty, but what I noticed most about her is the gentle, soft look in her eyes. She is a good one. Best of luck to Ruth.
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Thanks so much. She has now gone. I had stopped crying but then it started again as she left. But being a good mother means letting go too.
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Thanks Steve. Ruth has seen it and says thank you.
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Welcome!
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I feel for you, I do. But you are so lucky that you have such a beautiful daughter and I am not just talking about her stunning looks. Let yourself cry. It’s a transition we all go through.
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Thanks Dawn. It is a part of life and it is strange without her, but we will get used to it.
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Beautiful post images and daughter Raewyn 🙂
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Thanks Joe.
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Beautiful portrait and article post 🙂
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Thanks. I took the portrait about 18 months ago when she was finishing school and had dressed up for her leaving dinner.
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I wish her well and I hope she has a wonderful experience:) Fabulous flower.
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Thanks so much
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Beautiful rose, daughter, and music…my best to you both.
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Thanks so much.
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Double Delight is one of my favorite roses and your photo of one is absolutely gorgeous! This is such a sweet letter to your daughter, and I do know how hard it is when children finally move away from home. My mother’s maiden name was Massey and so I see that some branch of it made it to your part of the world. I hope your daughter has a great year there and is very successful in her choice of studies. Sounds like a lot of fun to me. I know you will miss her a lot, but though your relationship with her is changing, it is not ending by any stretch of the imagination. Hugs, N ❤
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Thanks Natalie. I hope things go well with your for your surgery. I will be praying for a speedy recovery and look forward to your inspirational posts again.
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What a beautiful way to send of your daughter! She is so beautiful and lucky to have a mom like you! All of the best for you both!
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Thanks Aletta.
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Lovely post Raewyn. My congratulations and encouragement to Ruth for her Uni. studies.
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Thanks so much. I have passed on your encouragement to Ruth.
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The letter is beautiful and I am sure will be long cherished by your daughter.
Let the tears come. Get rid of the sad ones and then cry the happy ones. You have given your daughter a good foundation. Be glad that she will be able to stand and thrive in a new environment knowing you are behind her. 🙂 xx
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Thanks so much. At least we were able to have some fun times after my marriage broke up. She was so ready to go. In some ways I was ready for her to go, but it is still hard.
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I so know the feeling of sending a daughter off to college. Fortnatlly they come back. It is an ending that must be acknowledged. You have done well by her Congrats to you!
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Thanks Carol, it is strange and quiet here. It will take some getting used to. I just want her to do well.
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Sounds like you have your head on. But it will be quiet for a while.
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Beautiful rose! Good luck to Ruth, hope she has a fantastic time at uni 🙂
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Thanks, she has now started uni. At the moment she says it is like a big sleepover.
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Ha, that will all change in her second year 😉
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So I just got around to reading this because no internet and getting emotional reading this. Thanks mum. 🙂 everything is going fine here and am eating well with salad and vegetables 😛 hopefully we get proper internet tomorrow
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