I have obviously been emotional about my daughter leaving the nest. It’s a scary thought to know your little bird is going to fly off on her own wings now. No more sheltering and immediate protection from me or her poppa.
We spent a few days with her, getting her settled in and giving her plenty of last minute advice on keeping up with her studies, time management, budgeting and all the responsibilities she is so anxious to take on (tsk, tsk, tsk, we all know she is going to regret rushing on that one).
We brought her to the campus for orientation and I can certainly say that I felt myself bursting with pride on how she handled herself. She definitely can take care of herself. I feel we did a pretty good job in raising her to be a responsible person. *puffs up chest and snaps her suspenders* Yep, yep, yep.
Well, I got to give her credit too. She's way more ambitious than I ever was at that age. She’s way more courageous as well when it comes to handling the responsibilities with being on your own. I myself was such a big baby at that age, wanting my mom or dad to help me all the time. So hats off to you my girl! You are doing a great job and I KNOW you can handle yourself.
I see my other daughter will soon follow and be just as independent and ambitious as her big sister. I already hear my son as well, talking about his plans for the future. My husband, during this trip, declared how he was so happy for his daughter and how he can see all of our children doing good and even great things! I certainly agree.
My, how time flies and changes. A good advice to go on about change is “One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it’s worth watching.” – Anonymous
I know my children will have lives worth watching! I will be watching with great interest. Knowing how proud they already make me, it’s hard to imagine them making me even more proud. Yet, I know they will succeed in doing so. I love them with all my heart. The Creator has blessed me so.