I wasn’t prepared for the tears that fell as I read the acceptance letter of my daughters dream college and the very generous scholarship they offered her. I drove in silence as I realized the rest of the world sees her talent as I do….she is soo good.
She didn’t get a free ride so there are some other financial aid avenues to continue down…but it actually feels like her dream may actually be a reality….
For those of you who have never had your kid get a college diploma from their dream school, I can only tell you it feels so much better than you can ever imagine.
When my son walked across the stage at the University of Missouri I cannot tell you how proud I was…how I had goosebumps.
When my Ellie read that acceptance letter….it felt like that.
She is determined….works tirelessly….has passion about what she does….and it paid off….
My heart right now feels a million different ways. It is my first Christmas without my dad. My mother’s health is failing..::and my last child is off to college soon…..and I feel like the days go faster than they should….and I can’t seem to say all the things to all the people I want to say….I keep failing….
The next ten days are non stop…..and then we can take a nice long break…..
I am trying to soak up these amazing moments….because soon they will only be a distant memory!
Even if your season is hard…..be thankful for what you do have…:the ones we have lost….with great love comes great grief…I am grateful for my Dad and his love.
The Reluctant Red Nose 