It Had to Come Eventually

This summer we’ve had two Dana’s here, and one day they will have the same last name, too. But for now, (for lack of a better differentiation) we have been referring to them as ‘Big Dana’ and ‘Little Dana’. Big Dana is my husband, and at 6’2” you can see why. ‘Little Dana’, a full foot less in stature, is our son Noah’s fiancé , and she has been everything to me this summer: co-worker, kindred spirit, daughter and friend. Today was the day I’ve been dreading since she arrived: it is the day she had to leave! Dana left to attend her nephew Timothy’s first birthday party in southern NH, but from there she will head back home to NY for a few days. On Tuesday she will start soccer practice at Patrick Henry College in Virginia, where she will be a Junior this year. Ahhhh …it is definitely re-adjustment time here at The Lodge. Who would have thought such a ‘little’ Dana could leave such a ‘big’ hole?! Sniff …