I can’t believe it. My children will be away for a whole month. They are taking the 16-hour flight on their own. The original plan had been I would stay with Brad while he worked and travel on the weekends. That is no longer happening for various reasons.

Now, this month is to turn our flat into a home for them.

I don’t know what I am going to do without them for the month. In the beginning, I was excited for the time. Now, if I am honest I dread it. I dread being alone. I am going to do whatever I can to make this place a home for them.

I know they will have a great time. They will be so happy for that time with their cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. I know they will be happy.