Traveling Down a Different Road

My thoughts are often found meandering down the years as this last year of my kids in college comes to a close. My anthem song for the past 5 years has been Neil Young's empty nest song "Here for You" as I've said good-bye to them every fall. I realize college was a path I wanted for them to help them prepare for the world out there and have one last foot in their childhood. It was also for me to learn to let go and embrace the empty nest as an okay place to be. My youngest graduates in May. But still I hear Neil's song in my head and in some way, my old heart will always keep beating for my children who are the songs in my heart

Here's a link that plays the song -- it doesn't install anything, just offers the mp3 to listen to. 

http://popup.lala.com/popup/360569475235803874

and here are the lyrics to the song
When your summer days come tumbling down
And you find yourself alone
Then you can come back and be with me
Just close your eyes and I'll be there
Listen to the sound
Of this old heart beating for you
Yes I'd miss you
But I never want to hold you down
You might say I'm here for you
When the winter comes to your new home
And snowflakes are falling down
Then you can come back and be with me
Just close your eyes and I'll be there
Listen to the sound
Of this old heart beating for you
Yes I'd miss you
But I never want to hold you down
You might say I'm here for you

In the spring, protective arms surrounding you
In the fall, we let you go your way
Happiness I know will always find you
And when it does, I hope that it will stay
Yes I miss you
But I never want to hold you down
You might say I'm here for you
Yes I miss you
But I never want to hold you down
You might say I'm here for you
I'll always be here for you