Sad: Today, it is starting to sink in. My parents are migrating to the US in less than 10 days. All my life, they have always been here, there, and everywhere for me and my brother. Their petition has been granted, soon they will be leaving. They have been going on trips outside of the country for about a week or so, but this time it's gonna be different. I am positive that I can cope with the situation but as of this very moment, I wish that time would stand still. I have been away from them since I got married 5 years ago. But that "away" word means a 5-10min drive away from where my husband and I stay. There are times when I'd get too bored at home, I go visit them. When I feel sad, I go to them. Gone are the Sunday lunch dates at home. Gone are the Saturday breakfasts. Both my parents are retirees. They have all the right to enjoy life now. For many years, they have been working hard for my brother and I, so I guess it's time for them to relax and be carefree. I just hope that they get the chance to come back home every year. That's enough for me.
Happy: Since both my parents are leaving, no one's gonna look after the house/home they have built in the early years of their marriage. My brother and sis-in-law already has a place of their own. My husband and I stay with my in-laws since both are abroad. This maybe the right time for us (the husby and I) to start on our own as well. My parents have entrusted the house to us. At first, I said no. But after some time, I finally gave in. I analyzed and have realized how much important it is to stay in the house where I grew up. A lot of our friends and relatives keep on saying to treat the situation as if we are newly-weds again. Starting all over, on our own now. All expenses, trials, challenges, happy times, will now be experienced by us both. This makes me smile. Who knows, a baby could be next. Happy thoughts. Happy thoughts...
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