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end of a season

Summer is over.

School is starting.

Which means it is time for Zach to leave, and go back to his dad’s house.

Far, far away.

Having Zach here for the entire summer was fantastic.

So many laughs.

So many memories made.

Sometimes being a mom really hurts.

To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven… A time to weep, And a time to laugh; A time to mourn, And a time to dance.”
Ecclesiastes 3:1-4

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08.20.10 · real life, Zach 16

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  1. Patricia/NYC says

    August 20, 2010 at 3:08 PM

    Oh, big {{{{HUGS}}}} to you my friend! This must be so very hard right now.
    Hang on to those precious memories you all made together this summer!! They will get you through 'til the next time!!

    And a pint of Ben & Jerry's can't hurt either 😉

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  2. HomeSchool Mommy says

    August 20, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    OH…I cannot even imagine how heart-wrenching it is to say good-bye to him! Hoping you have peace.

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  3. Adrian Roberta says

    August 20, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    I've been reading for a short while now, but after such a tender post I had to 'comment' and tell you I'll be praying for you during this heart-wrenching next few weeks.
    http://berzenji.blogspot.com

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  4. Nancy says

    August 20, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    that verse has always been one of my favorites. It's so simple and true. Thank you for reminding me of it. I think I'll steal it for my blog header if you don't mind.
    Hugs to you, Stefanie!

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  5. clearness says

    August 20, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    So did the girls come knocking down the door on your house? He is such a cutie pie.

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  6. Kristi says

    August 20, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    Praying for your Momma's heart when you put your big boy on a plane to head far, far away. Oh this just made me so sad…

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  7. Jennifer and Greg says

    August 20, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    Oh my heart is hurting for you.

    I know you cherish those memories made this summer.

    Blessings,
    Jennifer

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  8. 3 Peanuts says

    August 20, 2010 at 7:46 PM

    I am sure your heart breaks each time he leaves. Big hugs.

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  9. Jen says

    August 20, 2010 at 7:59 PM

    Oh I am so sorry for you hurting heart.

    hugs to you and your whole family!~

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  10. Stephanie says

    August 20, 2010 at 8:09 PM

    🙁 Blessings on your dear one….so tough, so tough.

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  11. Jami @ livelaughlove5 says

    August 20, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    wow, that is very very hard. saying a prayer for you right now.

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  12. Wendy says

    August 20, 2010 at 11:43 PM

    Thinking of you and how hard it must be to say goodbye to your beautiful son. I bet all the other kiddos will miss him very much, too.

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  13. snekcip says

    August 21, 2010 at 12:23 AM

    Sending MOM HUGS to you! Being a Mom is one of the most rewarding, but sometimes hardest job there is!

    Understanding(your heart), Uplifting (your heartache) and Ultimately (feeling your heartfelt pain)!

    Happy Travels Zach….looking forward to updates throughout the year!

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  14. TanyaLea says

    August 21, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    Oh Stef ~ I'm SO sorry your mama heart is aching! Thinking of you as you say your 'farewells' to your adorabley handsome Zach! He sure is growing…what a nice looking young man he has become. Hang in there, take a long bubble bath and some soft praise music to help sustain the broken heart.

    God bless you Sweet Friend…and happy, safe travels to Zach.

    Hugs,
    Tanya

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  15. Football and Fried Rice says

    August 21, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    Yes – sending you big hugs from Iowa!! I know how much your heart can hurt as a Mama and how you'd do about anything to make it stop….praying for your transition!

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  16. halys says

    August 24, 2010 at 12:44 AM

    Big hugs and blessings to you and your oldest son.

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I'm Stefanie. Wife to one, mom to 13. Occasional blogger and t-shirt maker. Wannabe photographer and exerciser. Constant grace-needer and orphan advocator. more
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