POP Youth and Family Ministry

Have you had a family member leave home for school, work, or other life event? It can be hard. It is our prayer that it helps you know you're not alone. Take a look at some advice from someone who's been there. Read Heidi's reflections... I’ve been thinking about it, and here are a few thoughts, after going through it with my two kids.  Our son moved to LA (Calif) for a couple years after college, and that was a similar experience (as a parent) — also hard at first.  (He’s back in the Cities now, but I remember those days like it was yesterday) 1) Know that saying bye and the first few weeks are going to be hard.  Plain and simple.  But it will get better, it really will.  Super helpful if you have a friend/neighbor that you can talk to who is going through the same situation/separation.  I have to say, once I got used to them being away, it was so exciting and rewarding to listen to them talk about all of their new experiences on the phone!  I just loved it :):) 2)