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The New Normal

Posted by Lyette Reback on August 23, 2016.
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kempsblissAt least a dozen different times today I went to ask Blissy a question or to tell Ryli something only to realize they weren’t here.

Leaving a local restaurant, I went to count to sixteen and began to freak out when I could only find 14 kids. Daly Kay reminded me that two were gone at school.

I’ve had lots of friends send me texts, call me, or stop me as I am out and about town and ask me how I am doing. How’s David?

And as sad as I can find myself from time to time, I have to remember what a tremendous opportunity it is that my girls have.

Millions of young adults all over the world never have the opportunity for basic learning, let alone a higher education. Millions of girls are left illiterate– many risking their lives to learn how to read or simple math. Children and youth are starving for knowledge all across the globe, and thanks be to Jesus my girls have the incredible blessing of a good education ahead of them. How can I possibly be sad?

Right now, there are plenty of young men and women, donning a uniform for our armed services and fighting overseas in dangerous territories, praying they return safely and looking forward to taking advantage of the GI Bill that will pay for college. They are dodging bullets and a treacherous enemy, providing the very security that allows my girls to walk safely to and from their classes.  Paying for university wasn’t an easy thing for my girls to accomplish, but it certainly did not involve risking their lives, and so for that I am grateful. How can I be sad?

I can be sad that childhood is as fleeting as it is.

I can be sad that they grew up so darn fast.

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But I refuse to allow myself any kind of pity party when their absence means they are on the receiving end of a phenomenal education that so many simply do not have the opportunity to attain or are risking their lives to strive for. I must be joyful and grateful and hopeful that with all their learning they will seek to lift up and help others.

 

***pictures of Ryli on campus were hard to come by because she was so busy with her new Cross Country team… 🙂

 

August 23, 2016

Filed Under: Moms, Teens, Uncategorized

Comments

  1. Amanda Yannotta says

    August 24, 2016 at 8:12 am

    Wonderful post!! I must remember this one in about 10 years!

    Reply
    • Lyette Reback says

      August 24, 2016 at 8:42 pm

      And I’ll help you make sure Rocco’s dorm room looks incredible!

      Reply
  2. Franck Prissert says

    August 24, 2016 at 8:45 am

    Hug.

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    • Lyette Reback says

      August 24, 2016 at 8:42 pm

      You’re next my man. xoxo

      Reply
    • Franck Prissert says

      August 25, 2016 at 2:20 am

      Lyette Reback I have been practicing Lamaze breathing…

      Reply
  3. Cristy Hernandez-Eckelkamp says

    August 24, 2016 at 10:38 am

    Thank you Lyette for your strength that is giving me strength at this time. Its all about perspective!

    Reply
    • Lyette Reback says

      August 24, 2016 at 8:41 pm

      Thank you so much…Glad to be of any encouragement. xoxo

      Reply
  4. Pam Dadiomoff says

    August 24, 2016 at 1:18 pm

    You’ll have got this,your family’s new normal will get you’ll there.Alot of love,prayers snd alittle crazy will work.Sending hug’s from Port Saint Lucie.

    Reply
    • Lyette Reback says

      August 24, 2016 at 8:42 pm

      Love to you Pam! Miss you! xoxoxo

      Reply
  5. David Reback says

    August 24, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    So sorry for your loss Karen.

    Reply
  6. Lyette Reback says

    August 24, 2016 at 8:42 pm

    Very sorry for your loss Karen. Bless you.

    Reply
  7. Karen Fox Tompkins says

    August 24, 2016 at 11:35 pm

    David Reback Thanks you!

    Reply
  8. Karen Fox Tompkins says

    August 24, 2016 at 11:41 pm

    Lyette Reback Thank you! Prayers are need greatly now as my Dad just died on Aug 3 so once again after 16years when my Mom died We are finding our new Normal! My daughter went to college we missed her but it was a great place to visit!

    Reply
  9. Sherrin Reviere Nissen says

    August 25, 2016 at 12:23 am

    It’s very quiet at this household. Only Mama and one daughter left at home a complete game changer.
    And by the way one of your sweet girls gave my girl who is new to cross country and struggled thru yesterday (for the opposing team) a “pat on the back”. I asked my Ellie “do you know that ‘little’ girl? And she said no. I thought it was such a selfless gesture and much appreciated by this Mama!!

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  10. Kimberly Webb Lague says

    August 25, 2016 at 7:12 am

    Well said. I’ve been praying you. I can’t imagine. I will be a wreck in ten years. 😘😥

    Reply

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