Recently, Fixer Upper host, Joanna Gaines, shared a piece of her heart. Undeniably, letting her son go comes with heartbreak that “doesn’t get easier.”
Chip And Joanna Gaines’ Kids Hold Their Hearts
While Fixer Upper hosts, Chip and Joanna Gaines, are a highly accomplished couple, they show their passion on and off TV. Fans have followed them through many seasons of the show and in Fixer Upper spinoffs. Although their work is near and dear to their hearts, their family is even closer. Together, Chip and Joanna have five children spanning a large age range. For them, Drake, 19, Ella, 17, Duke, 16, Emmie, 14, and Crew, 6, are the most important priorities in their lives. Undeniably, Joanna’s mama heartstrings are pulled with each “goodbye” she says to her kids, especially when she can’t easily see them after letting go.
Joanna Gaines’ Heartbreak Of Saying ‘Goodbye Doesn’t Get Easier’
On Joanna Gaines’ Instagram page, she posts about her heartbreak of saying “goodbye.” Joanna felt whole again for the summer while her oldest son was back home. But now, she is watching him leave again. In the caption, she says, “Second year in college… saying goodbye doesn’t get easier.” Then, she adds, “Lots of love to all the parents sending their kids off to school this season 🤍.” Undoubtedly, she feels like a part of her is missing as she sends Drake off again. Without a doubt, it is difficult for mamas to watch their kids leave even if it is to do the things they want to see them succeed in.
Fans Send Their Support
After she posts, many fans echo similar experiences and seem to understand what Joanna Gaines feels as she watches her son walk away.
- One person was completely shocked Drake could be old enough for college. “Saying, Wait, their oldest is going to college?! When did he get so old?”
- “Our married daughter lives 5 hours away….I still cry when she leaves.”
- “That’s the worst 😭.”
- “I’m glad it’s not just me!! Mine fusses at me but it just breaks my heart to see her leave.”
- “Same here! Never gets any easier!! 😢❤️”
- “Try sending your son of to Marine boot camp! I thought I would die I was so worried and still worry every single day especially with the world today!!!😭😭😭😭😭.”
Prepare For The Worst
While other Fixer Upper fans are preparing for the same dreaded experience that Joanna Gaines is facing.
- “Next week will be my first time saying goodbye. I keep trying to focus on her joy, instead my heartache. Do you have any words of wisdom to share?”
- Some had great reminders to comfort the heart when children are away. “Try to concentrate on her excitement to experience the world and spreading her wings. Enjoy your freedom to rediscover yourself. This is a natural progression of motherhood. Embrace it don’t fight it. Big hugs!! 💗”
- “Don’t go in her bedroom for at least a week after you get back home. Guaranteed tears. I promise you… your best years are ahead of you. Advice shared with me many years ago.”
- “Feel all your feelings as it’s okay to be sad! It hurts not to have them at home even though we love watching them grow! FaceTime is the best!”
- “I cried for two weeks! Ha. My husband said he’s not sad, he’s excited for her future. She didn’t cry either. It’s a mindset and clearly I don’t have it! 😂.”
Joanna Gaines’ Knows The Secret Weapon
Undeniably, Joanna Gaines’ kids are a big soft spot for her. She champions many things, but she still leaves room to cry for her babies.
- Some fans give her kudos for using the secret shield, “The sunglasses are a pro mom move. 🥹 Letting go is so hard.”
- Another person agrees, “I wore sunglasses when I sent my son off to preschool several years back. Even though it was a cloudy day 😢.”
- “My oldest starts Kindergarten next week and I’m not ok 😭.”
Without a doubt, Joanna’s experience is relatable at so many stages of life. She is seeing each of her kids grow and change, but it is hard to be away from any of them as they face their new challenges in life.
What do you think about Joanna Gaines sharing her heartbreak of her son leaving each time? Have you been through something similar? Is it hard for you to say goodbye or does it get easier with time? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
