All the preparations are complete. Paperwork, forms, tuition payments, course selection, roommate selection, shopping, and packing.
We are ready. Or so I thought.
As I sit alone on the couch, the rest of the house stands quiet. It’s 2am and it hits me. Hits me hard.
My oldest is leaving for college today.
Today is not a surprise. I have known about this for 10 months when she first made a commitment to the school and the basketball program.
But somehow I feel we are not ready. There is so much left to do before she begins this next chapter in her life. One more trip to take. One more boat ride. One more episode of Modern Family to watch.
Excitement. Nervousness. Anxiety. Sadness. Proudness. Happiness.
It’s a whirlwind of emotions; it’s a knot in my stomach.
The remedy? I’m not sure … but remember it’s so easy to get into a routine. Days turn into weeks. Weeks turn into months. Months turn into years. You know how it goes. The events and stresses of daily life take over.
Make sure you live your life. Savior every moment. And never put ANYTHING ahead of family.
It may seem like an end but it’s really a new beginning.
And I know she’s ready.
Me? I’m getting there…
