Another new beginning??

At the end of October Suzanna and Brad made the choice to begin a life in the town of Jonesboro. It has been quite a shock to us. Since the day she was born, Suzanna has been with us or next door to us. We had to adjust when Lisa left and moved to Jonesboro, then on to Missouri for several years. Now Suzanna was ready to spread her wings. That leaves us with an empty nest. The home place where we thought we would always be is now a lonely place for just two people. It hold memories from the time we married 50 years ago. We have seen many changes here at White Oak. I was born a mile from where we live and Danny was born a mile in the other direction. We haven't ventured far from our birth roots. Yet, as I walk down the lane of memory, so many things have changed. My dad who taught at the White Oak Elementary School has passed away nearly twenty years ago. My mom who protected me, made my clothes and was my best friend is gone now 17 years. Danny lost his mom last year and his sister 10 years ago. Major changes of children growing up and marrying and having children have moved through our lives. Now, we are here alone. We have lived in this house for 44 years, but now we are alone. The swing hangs limp, the yard is empty and void of laughter and children playing. The trees are draped with new green leaves, the grass is growing- waiting for the footsteps of children. Toby follows at my heels and tries to replace his playmates with playful nips and giant attacks sometimes leaving me with faltering balance. The Easter chickens (the three that are left) race across the yard to see me and beg for seed. {It always comes to mind how good the animators were of that chicken movie.} The girls reward me with fresh eggs everyday. Our lives have taken on new roles, where these lead we do not know.