Have passport will travel
Today I had reason to turn the tables on myself. I tried to imagine how my children will feel when I take off on my travel to Africa. Ive always been there, just a call away, they have always known how to reach me, where to reach me, and if I felt it necessary and urgent I would drop things to be there and present for them. Thats how its meant to be, sometimes not easy but at the end of the day, that simple.
Patrick leaves on Wednesday, I feel a mixture of pride, pleasure and shared excitement for him. He, as he said he would, is travelling opting for Venuezela, Caracas and backpacking down to Brazil.
S**t , that was the first thought that entered my head,I asked if he didnt fancy a month just relaxing on a beach in Spain, but having already explored a few options with him, I knew this was of no interest to him. His choices were limited due to not being able to acquire necessary Visa’s for his first choices at the last minute. So hes off, not really prepared I feel, or am I just a mother…lol
I perhaps shouldnt have shown him my travel brochures from i to i who arrange overseas placements nor told him about STA travel who arrange student travel, but I did and now Im nagging or at least thats how it feels..Have you got this, have you got that, promise you will keep contact every couple of days etc etc etc.
I think my main issue or concern is that he is travelling alone, but Im sure he will be fine..
There now Ive got that off my chest I can shut up, it has however made me realise the importance of little things, informed risk taking, the importance of preparation and keeping contact with those sitting at home wondering if you are ok, I may just slip a few little reminders in his Calvin Kleins ***RING YOUR MOTHER*** CALL HOME OR ELSE!!! any suggestions welcome..
Patrick wants to see Angel falls which is apparently the highest waterfall in the world, and having found it on Youtube I can fully understand why, its absolutely astounding, now I wish I were going with him and that this blogsite would allow me embed from Youtube, but sadly it doesnt.
I bet you’re also itching to say “I could come with you!”….just so you can keep an eye on him…but he wouldn’t be his mother’s son if he would be content on a beach in Spain would he? It will be a difficult parting for and I bet those little notes do turn up in his back pack.
Good luck to your intrepid adventurer and a {{HUG}} to you.
Rx
LOL Ruth, taking a break from the nagging,got it down to a fine art, so its not too obvious, comes across as curiousity..Ive scratched that itch you speak of more than once, Pat suggested I get a flight out and join him for a couple of weeks half way through, as if he were asked me to meet him in town for a cup of coffee…lol
Im sure he will have a great time and Im happy he is going as he is getting bored ( but only if he remembers to cal…lol)
Diamond, I’ve been through this with all three of my sons. It was not easy letting them go and explore the world. BUT, comes a time, you just do it…wish them well and pray ALOT!!!
He’ll be fine and so will you…after you get used to the fact of what he is diong! (lol) My sons thanked me later on in years for letting them be free spirits. 
Hang in there, Mum
Love and HUgs,
WolfStar*
WolfStar*,
OMG!! What a delightful surprise, and thanks ever so much for your wise words I always appreciate them x Funny my head knows,yet my heart sometimes gives that flutter, then the discussion between the two until I find the balance again..lol
Its a delight in lots of ways to share in his planning and quite educational, cant wait till he comes back with all his tales..I know he will make the most of it and so glad and proud that he is living his life and fulfilling his desires xx Lots of love to you and still lighting my candle on Tuesdays, thinking of you all
Nice going,every one enjoys your work.