Well, we have had a lovely summer and I am heartbroken to say that it is coming to an abrupt halt. While being in a sorority is a wonderful thing for so many reasons, it makes the return to school so much earlier. My house is a mess with all of the "STUFF" that we are organizing for her move into the sorority house. Of course you know, I would rather have all the stuff than move her away again, and when I return on Monday with all that stuff gone and her bedroom empty, I will be undoubtedly be sad.
While I have a pit in my stomach in thinking about her leaving again, just like last August, it isn't quite as deep. I feel this is progress. It is hard to not be caught up in her enthusiasm. She is ready to see her college friends that she has missed over the summer. I don't think kids today realize how fortunate they are because they can stay in touch so much easier than we could over the breaks. She has been in constant contact between texting, twitter, Facebook, instagram and snap chat. I do know living with them and seeing them on a daily basis is so much fun. I am excited to see her reunite in the days ahead. While selfishly I know I will miss her, I love seeing her so happy and thriving in this new phase of her life.
There aren't as many dates on the calendar to see her as there were on the front end of her freshman year. I am anticipating a spontaneous trip for this momma!!
Thankfully, I KNOW that God will be faithful to take care of my girl while we are apart, and her wings worked quite well last year so I have every reason to believe with a little more maturity, wisdom and experience this next year will be equally as wonderful and she will continue thrive while turning into the young adult woman God intends her to be. What a blessing daughters are, and I have an amazing one.
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