Worrying about your kids

I remember when our children were younger, we would think we couldn't wait until they were older so we wouldn't worry about them so much anymore. We were wrong. You always worry about your children.

When they are little you worry that you are doing the right things, being good role models, providing enough -- that they are happy.

Then they hit teenage years and you worry that THEY are doing the right things, and that you still are, you worry how they'll turn out, about college, about cars and their driving -- that they are happy.

Now they are grown-ups with families of their own. And you worry not just about your children, but now you worry about the grandchildren too.

Brian and Robin are on their way to Washington state. That will be their new home and they have bravely entrusted their belongings to a mover and loaded up their small car for a three-day drive to a place they've never seen. Young and brave.

Robin's going to start a new job there, and hopefully Brian will find a job there. We're proud of them both. They are good parents to their two little girls. It was sad to see them go, but we know we have to let our children live their own lives. We'll still worry, but it will be ok.