Well, today is the day I've been dreading since May 25. Today, we make the 4 1/2 hour trek across the great state of PA to prepare for college move-in day tomorrow. On May 25, this day seemed like a long way off, a whole summer's worth of time to enjoy together. Now, here we are. August 24 and I am not ready. I know I have to be, but I'm not. I'm definitely putting on my Mama Bear Britches and wearing the stiff upper lip, but deep down I feel a bit sullen.
When my oldest went to college 9 hours and 4 states away, I wasn't sure I could handle that at all. She had been such a major part of my life for 18 years and I wasn't sure I knew how to go on being a mom to someone who was so far away. I needed to feel needed by her. Luckily, she did need me as the many phone calls proved. Luckily, I had my Babygirl (who was 7 years younger than her sister) to help ease the loneliness of having my Firstborn so far away.
Those years that my oldest spent in college and then grad school, gaining more and more independence, helped create an even closer relationship with my youngest. Truth be told, she became my best friend. I could still be Mom....strict and rule setting, but I would much rather have gone shopping, to the movies, to football games, etc with her than with anyone else. 9 years of being together and having so much fun.......
Today, we make the 4 1/2 hour trek across the great state of PA to prepare for college move-in day tomorrow. I know her future is bright. I know that she will do great things, because it seems to be in my children's genes to go out and conquer the worlds in which they live. I know she will be homesick (and I'll be kid-sick, too). I know she will make new friends (but keep those old friendships) and will start to branch out into new and exciting adventures. I know that our lives will forever be changed from this day forward, but I also know that the love a mother has for her children never fades.
These will be some of the best years of your life. I know you've relied on your sister for some sage advice on the college years. Listen to her. Follow her advice. She had an amazing college experience and I want the same for you. I won't give you much advice as you prepare for this new journey, but I will give you all the love and support a mother can muster!!! I'm always a phone call/FaceTime chat away.
I am extremely proud of you! 6 years will fly by in the blink of an eye! Make the best of this time!
My Wish - Rascal Flatts
My Wish
Rascal Flatts
I hope
the days come easy and the moments pass slow,
And each
road leads you where you wanna go,
And if
you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope
you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if
one door opens to another door closed,
I hope
you keep on walkin' till you find the window,
If it's
cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile.
But more
than anything, more than anything
My wish,
for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your
dreams stay big, your worries stay small,
You
never need to carry more than you can hold,
And
while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope
you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah,
this, is my wish.
I hope
you never look back, but you never forget,
All the
ones who love you, in the place you live,
I hope
you always forgive, and you never regret,
And you
help somebody every chance you get,
Oh, you
find God's grace, in every mistake,
And
always give more than you take.
But more
than anything, yeah, more than anything
My wish,
for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your
dreams stay big, your worries stay small,
You
never need to carry more than you can hold,
And
while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope
you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah,
this, is my wish. Yeah, yeah.
My wish,
for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your
dreams stay big, your worries stay small,
You
never need to carry more than you can hold,
And
while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope
you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah,
this, is my wish (my wish, for you).
This is
my wish (my wish, for you)
I hope
you know somebody loves you (my wish, for you).
May all
your dreams stay big (my wish, for you)
Until next time.....Think Thankfully
