Comments on: 5 Meaningful Ways to Stay Close to Adult Kids Living Far Away https://emptynestblessed.com/2023/10/09/stay-close-adult-kids/ A Lifestyle Blog for Empty Nesters by Suzy Mighell Fri, 09 Aug 2024 14:40:51 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 By: Veronica https://emptynestblessed.com/2023/10/09/stay-close-adult-kids/#comment-10222 Sun, 10 Dec 2023 17:25:10 +0000 https://emptynestblessed.com/?p=42167#comment-10222 What a great insightful article. My eldest son married and they moved to the other side of Canada and my youngest went to Australia to study. We visited Australia last Christmas and last week he brought his girlfriend to visit for Christmas. I’m getting the vibes that he will settle is Australia. Our whole retirement plan has been turned upside down. We already Skype every few weeks with both boys so we are trying to accept this will be life going forward. We have the means to travel and go yearly to Victoria Canada to see our eldest but that flight to Australia is horrible even in business class. I won’t be doing it after 75. They will have to come to us. We need to live for ourselves now.

]]> By: EmptyNestBlessed https://emptynestblessed.com/2023/10/09/stay-close-adult-kids/#comment-9951 Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:55:34 +0000 https://emptynestblessed.com/?p=42167#comment-9951 In reply to Lisa.

Lisa,

I’m so sorry. My heart is breaking for you. Honestly, I would stay faithful. Do it with love and without any guilt. Let him know that you’ll always be there if he needs you, and your love for him is unconditional. Ask him if you need to do anything to make things right in your relationship. Is there anything you need to ask forgiveness for? If there is still no response, I would keep texting him and reiterating that you love him unconditionally, that you’re praying for him, etc.

Praying for you, sweet mama.

xoxo
Suzy

]]> By: Lisa https://emptynestblessed.com/2023/10/09/stay-close-adult-kids/#comment-9950 Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:43:25 +0000 https://emptynestblessed.com/?p=42167#comment-9950 thanks for all the tips; what to do when the adult child does not respond, does not want to respond? it has been over a year since hearing from our son.

]]> By: EmptyNestBlessed https://emptynestblessed.com/2023/10/09/stay-close-adult-kids/#comment-9934 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:50:34 +0000 https://emptynestblessed.com/?p=42167#comment-9934 We're all just doing the best we can, and I'm right there, too! I'm so happy you enjoyed the post - and you were so kind to take the time to let me know it! k xoxo Suzy]]> In reply to Cathy.

Cathy,

I am right there in the thick of it with you! The day after I wrote this, I had a MAJOR parenting mess up and had to apologize left and right! 😣 We’re all just doing the best we can, and I’m right there, too!

I’m so happy you enjoyed the post – and you were so kind to take the time to let me know it! k

xoxo
Suzy

]]> By: Cathy https://emptynestblessed.com/2023/10/09/stay-close-adult-kids/#comment-9933 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 14:44:31 +0000 https://emptynestblessed.com/?p=42167#comment-9933 Thank you, Suzy-very relevant topic! Love your ideas, and advice, because our hearts are with them when we can’t be physically. We need your insight!

]]> By: EmptyNestBlessed https://emptynestblessed.com/2023/10/09/stay-close-adult-kids/#comment-9928 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 18:04:13 +0000 https://emptynestblessed.com/?p=42167#comment-9928 In reply to Kim.

Kim,

What fun! Grandparenting is such an amazing adventure!

xoxo
Suzy

]]> By: Kim https://emptynestblessed.com/2023/10/09/stay-close-adult-kids/#comment-9927 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:54:56 +0000 https://emptynestblessed.com/?p=42167#comment-9927 I am blessed now with a grandson, it’s the BEST!]]> In reply to EmptyNestBlessed.

Thank you! The long distance grandma thing will surely be challenging, but I will do the best that I can❤️I am blessed now with a grandson, it’s the BEST!

]]> By: EmptyNestBlessed https://emptynestblessed.com/2023/10/09/stay-close-adult-kids/#comment-9926 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:04:59 +0000 https://emptynestblessed.com/?p=42167#comment-9926 In reply to Jenny.

Jenny,

I love this, and I LOVE that he told you to keep texting him. Boys need their mamas!

Expectations can be the downfall of otherwise good relationships! It is true not only of our kids, but also our spouse, siblings, parents, in-laws, etc. It is a HUGE thing that the Lord showed that to you, and you listened, made the correction, and changed. You said it made a big difference and I know it did!

Too high expectations of others may mean that we don’t have high enough expectations of ourselves! It’s so good that you made the shift! You got it!!! Good for you.

Thanks so much for your comment and sharing your story. I just loved it and it encouraged my heart.

xoxo
Suzy

]]> By: EmptyNestBlessed https://emptynestblessed.com/2023/10/09/stay-close-adult-kids/#comment-9925 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:00:03 +0000 https://emptynestblessed.com/?p=42167#comment-9925 In reply to Allison.

Allison,

How kind of you! Thanks so much for your lovely words and encouragement.

God’s timing is always perfect, so I am thrilled (and not at all surprised!) that this post came at just the right time for you! Paris!!! Oh, goodness. Thank goodness for texting, but that time difference must be a bear!

I know you’re doing a great job! Thank you for reading ENB and for taking the time to leave a comment. Bless you, sweet Mama! Keep on loving them well!

xoxo
Suzy

]]> By: EmptyNestBlessed https://emptynestblessed.com/2023/10/09/stay-close-adult-kids/#comment-9924 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:57:16 +0000 https://emptynestblessed.com/?p=42167#comment-9924 In reply to Tracey.

Tracey,

Wow! That is a long way! Bless you, sweet Tracey.

There is so much more you can do besides visits or FaceTime, and I wanted to shine the light on that! When it comes to relationships with our kids, it’s a marathon, not a sprint! Everything thoughtful and loving thing you do matters, whether it seems like it or not!

Hugs to you, sweet Mama! Thanks for reading ENB and for taking the time to let me know your thoughts!

xoxo
Suzy

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