Today was the first day of freshman/parent oriention. Dwayne and I were two of a few hundred parents in the room, all wondering how to help make the college experience a good one for our children. Katie and her friend, Brian, are two of 500+ recent HS grads filled with fear and anticipation.
I am, again, feeling the pains of separation. This is difficult. Not because I think she can’t handle herself … but perhaps precisely because I know she can.
Oh, I feel for you! My university is in the midst of freshman and parent orientations (you’re not at UNT by any chance?), and I am involved with both. I agonize for them…everyone seems to be quite together, but I remember so well how hard it was for me AND my mother 23 years ago when I went to Texas A&M for Freshman Orientation.
Would it help if I told you that this too shall pass? Mmm, maybe not. You’ll be in my prayers though!