I am here at the freshman orientation at my daughter’s university. This entire month has been a whirlwind of activity and all of it with emotion attached to it. I am eager for a quieter, more steady month in June.
Since I have four children, I have had the interesting experience of being considered one of the young moms for my eldest son (I had him when I was 25), and one of the older, more seasoned moms with my daughter, our youngest child. All four of my children have (or will have) attended the same university. At this point, I honestly think that I could run this orientation myself. Still, it is new and fresh and exciting to my daughter and I am thrilled for her. I am also thrilled for all of the first-time university parents who will attend today’s events with wide eyes and lumps in their throats. Today, in my older, seasoned mom role, I want to hug all of them and let them know that it will be okay. It’s all going to be okay. In fact, it’s going to be great. This is just another doorway into new and fresh adventures for the entire family. And it will be amazing.
Are you passing on love or are you passing on pain? Heal your pain and pass on love.
Good morning, Kelly. Such a balancing act for these kids between excitement and fear. I don’t know your family. I don’t know your daughter. But from what I’ve gathered reading your thoughtful posts, your daughter is going to have a great college experience. Best wishes to her…and to you and your husband as she clips on those wings.
Thank you Gail! She’s ready! She will soar!
Today I related to the meme more than the post, for selfish reasons.
Today I meet with a new client, one that found me on Linked In, looked at my online portfolio, and decided that I am the writer to craft her father’s memoir. There was no referral, no string of highly-rated positive feedback, no persuasion of any kind. Just my work, and her intuition leading her to me. I feel like FINALLY my wings are ready. It’s time to treat this little hobby like a professional business, and to get out there and soar!
I am so happy and excited for you, Kelly! That is such an honor for someone to know that you will capture the essence of her father perfectly. What a gift for both of you!! You fly, butterfly!!