And Then She Went to College...
Eighteen years seem like such a long time ... until you drop off your first child at college. At that moment, you realize just how short 18 years actually is. There is no way to prepare for the 18 years of emotions you feel as a parent. As I drove home yesterday after leaving my Kayleigh at Samford, my heart felt ... I don't know how to describe it other than weird . I am SO excited for her future and know that these next 4 years will potentially be some of the most memorable of her life. And yet there is a deep heaviness in my heart knowing it will never quite be the same. I am not sure you ever feel ready as a parent to say goodbye to your child. I am proud of the young woman she has become and yet every insecurity I have as a parent surfaces in these defining moments. Your mind is filled with both good times, struggles, and a flood of questions regarding your abilities as a parent. A lot of memories are created in 18 years - many you will cherish always and some you wis