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It’s the Little Things

September 5, 2018 by Stephanie 2 Comments

It’s the little thingsPeering into his room and recognizing what’s missingIt’s the little thingsTurning to his “place” on the couch and no one is thereIt’s the little thingsFinding myself laughing alone at a funny videoIt’s the little thingsSetting the table for four instead of fiveIt’s the little thingsHearing his brother realize the empty state of […]

Filed Under: Sacred Connections Tagged With: adjustment, empty nest, going to college, grief, leaving home, little things, moving out

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