Empty nester Saga - continues- The bump(s) along the way

It was a totally different weekend. Kids were not around, Hurricane Henri was on its way for everyone but another storm was brewing for us. Anand was trying to settle into a new routine and it wasn’t going well. We had been warned and know that it will not be an easy road. All of a sudden he was on his own - freedom came with a lot more responsibilities and work. He was not a happy kid and we are on the receiving end of texts messages . He was angry and just wanted to come back home and we didn’t know how to help him. It was new for all of us.. It was a tough weekend with the storm coming in , new place and new people around.

I tried to make the best out of the “first” kid free weekend. I had a drink or two, listened to music and watched some TV and then decided to sit in the rain. That was the most relaxing thing I did for myself. But again my mind was just around Anand.

Monday morning we got an email that Anand is meeting the Program director and the therapist. Finally we got an invite for a family meeting initiated by Anand. I was worried and hopeful about his meetings.

Apparently they did wave the magic wand and when we joined the family call I saw a happy and talkative Anand.

We heard what he was going through and how to avoid the outburst. He told us everything he had discussed with them before the call  and I could see how happy he was. He was ready to give the program another chance and was very hopeful. That one video call was such a game changer. I had a difficult weekend and all of sudden this cloudy Monday brought some sunshine. I know this one is the first but certainly not the last. We will have many more road bumps but now I can trust that they are capable of handling those road blocks. I am in a much better place now. Seeing him after a week and everything else was overwhelming to say the least. 

There are a few people who knew what we were going through and my village kept an eye on me, checked on us and cheered for Anand. I am so glad you are here for me and for my son. #Gratitude 

   

Our backyard was a place to be this weekend. 

 Fish was on the menu 

I wonder sometime how does she do it? 4 daughter and their families, she keeps an eye on all of us. simple FaceTime with her can make her happy. Our mom doesn't need much