She's grown wings and is ready to soar!

[hopefull]

My oldest is leaving! She graduated this spring from University of Arkansas ("Go Hogs") and is head for Washington State to be a Husky and get her graduate degree in speech pathology! It is so bitter sweet. This growing up thing! She and I are driving to Seattle together and I will spend a week out there getting her set up in her apartment. I've always loved capturing my children in the car. Our best conversations have taken place there. I get my 20 year old son to "help" me with errands these days so I can see his face, and get to what's going on in his life. I am soooooooo going to miss her. This is probably our last road trip for a long time. How do you momma's do this. She's been 30 minutes away for the last 4 years. Away but close. This is one of the hardest things I've done in my life. I wish I could put the next two weeks in slow mo. I know they will zoom by and I will be on a plane headed home without her. There go those tears again. You'd think I'd run out!

 

[janie1234]

Awe, . . my brother went to Washington State on a tennis scholarship, . . great school. Heck, . . I know it is hard but just be proud of her accomplishments and the goals she's set out to do. She'll do great, . . and having a loving Mom who will always be there for her will be just what she needs to help her adjust to the new surroundings. With the internet, and telephones, . . . you'll be able to keep in touch. Hang in there. Sometimes these things get harder before they get easier but it will get easier.

 

[LaughingWater]

Oh my gosh, Hopefull...congratulations on a job well done!! My girls are 14 and 10, and some days I wonder how I'll ever get them to adulthood. Hearing stories like yours gives me a shot of confidence!

Good luck to your daughter and son in whatever path they choose.

 

[unfetteredpast]

Okay, you've said a few key things: your daughter is going to graduate school; you and your daughter are driving to Seattle together; you are going to spend a week with your daughter helping her get settled; your 20-year old son spends time with you helping with errands.

Hopefull, it sounds like you've raised two terrific kids and you have a great relationship with each one. You should be really proud of that!

 

[jackie7]

Congratulations to you! You have raised an independent, secure young lady who is confident enough to follow her dreams - even if it means moving away. What a great job you have done.

That being said, I can't imagine how heart wrenching it must be for you. It is so hard letting go.

Didn't someone say that our job is to give them roots and wings....you have done both.