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When a child leaves home

Copyright 2015 Gerlinde Keating.
All Rights Reserved.

When a child leaves for college, the military, or just to live on his/her own, it's often difficult for a parent.

Although the feeling of loss can be overwhelming, there are things you must realize about the situation and yourself in order to ultimately make peace with the change.

• Know that it's normal to feel very emotional with the situation at first, so don't keep yourself from feeling the emotions you have. "Cry when you need to cry. But then also give yourself a pat on the back and be proud that you've gotten them to this point," Robin says.
• But eventually, you do have to come to terms with one thing: Your child is moving into another phase of his/her life, and you need to also.  If your child was filling the role of taking care of you mentally and emotionally, or if he/she was your constant companion, it's time to let your child start his/her own life. This will force you to reassess your life and find out who you really are and where your interests lie.
• Remember that your son or daughter isn't moving away from you — they are moving toward his/her own life. That is something you should be proud of and admire. You contributed to their growth!  "I'm extremely proud of myself for how I've raised Jordan and prepared him for this," Robin explains. "It was so easy. He didn't have any fear in his eyes or any fear in his voice. He was excited. It was like every mother's answered prayer."
• By continuing to call them continuously, demand visits, etc., you are taking a "pain pill" instead of dealing with your own issues. Realize that you are holding him/her back with this behavior just so that you can get a quick fix. Do you really want to sabotage your child's success by making him/her worry about how you are doing?
• Start participating in activities that fill you up: volunteering, going to the movies, finding new hobbies. Find joy in things that don't involve your family. After all, you can't give your children what you don't have within yourself!
  
  
  Excerpts – Article written by Dr. Phil McGraw

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ART ON THROW PILLOWS

 If you like the throw pillows, please share this video with your friends and acquaintances. Thank you!

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Modern Art Video

A Magical Moment

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It's Friday!

Posted by Burbank in the 60's on Friday, April 24, 2015

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Loving You

Are You in A Life Long Relationship?
You Have to Have Unbreakable Trust

In a committed relationship, trust usually ranks in the top 5 must-have characteristics of a partner for a reason: without trust, you can’t have a solid foundation to build on your relationship. You must be able to trust your partner and count on him or her to show honesty, no matter the circumstances. If you truly have trust in the relationship, you can depend on your partner for anything, and you never feel like he or she is hiding something from you.

"Mélange of Colors"  Fine Art Print - Canvas - Metal - Framed -  Acrylic

"Look at Me"Fine Art Print - Canvas - Metal - Framed - Acrylic

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Joshua Davis - Amazing Voice

Fusion of Colors - Fine Art Print - Canvas - Metal - Framed

Take three minutes to listen to this amazing voice. Joshua Davis is in the top 6 on The Voice.



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Te Amaré - Fine Art Prints - Canvas - Metal - Framed - Greetingcards

Fine Art Print - Enjoying Nature

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Love

It is okay to dislike someone,
or even dislike someone for no reason.
But it is not okay to disrespect,
degrade, and humiliate that person. - Anonymous





 "Love is like a flower, you have to nourish it in order for it to grow"

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TIPS ON HOW TO DECORATE

Start with what you love.

When you stumble upon a piece of art that moves you, don’t worry if it matches the sofa. It can be much easier to adjust your decor to complement your art than to find a piece of art that is both meaningful to you and already fits an existing color scheme.

Work with the architecture.

Play up the staggering height of a beautiful loft with an equally tall vertical print. Consider nestling a sculpture or hanging a mobile in a forgotten corner. A series of vintage portraits or posters along the wall of a staircase can add texture and character. Know your home’s strengths so that artwork can be a welcome part of your living space.

Arrange artwork for convenient viewing.

One of the last elements to think about it is where to place your artwork. A sculpture in the middle of a small hallway is not conducive to fluid movement, but when placed in a proper space it can be fully admired by guests. Place art above seating arrangements or better yet, face your seats to the artwork so it can be a conversation starter. Give proper lighting and visibility for easy art appreciation moments.

My website www.photoartbygk.com provides links to my artwork, to my SOFTPILLOWSBYGK Collection and to my ARTSTUDIOGK. I would be very pleased if my work could be integrated with your décor.

If you have any questions or would like custom work, please contact me via e-mail: 

gkeating@photoartbygk.com

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