February 27
Today is my last day in Manson, Iowa. Tomorrow I leave for Minnesota. I'll be staying with my boyfriend and his family until I get an apartment and job situated. I hope it'll be easier being an hour away from where I want to be, than four hours.
Anyways, today was just a day for mom and me. We did some errands and just sort of hung out. We both tried to make the most of it, because we know tomorrow is going to be difficult. Leaving her is never easy these days. I feel so guilty about leaving her alone. I just wish she had someone there. I wish my sister had more time to spend with her. But with work, friends, and living her life, she doesn't spend a whole lot of time with my mom. I was there for eight months and I saw her maybe a dozen times.
I've had to learn over the years, though, that I need to live my own life without feeling guilty about it, much like my sister. I'm only 26 and I still have to find where I belong. Constantly worrying about mom doesn't do either of us any good.
It's time for me to move on. I know mom will always be there and I can always go back to visit, which will happen sooner rather than later. I just hope she knows I'm always here for her.
~Norma Jean
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