Daughter Two is clear on t’other side of the continent tonight, checking out – and being checked out by – one of her college choices. Mary and I both wish we could be flies on the wall but of course, this is our daughter’s time to spread her wings a bit.
For the first time in her educational journey, parents don’t count. We can’t check with other parents or talk to the teacher or volunteer to take tickets or call the lines. We’re spectators and I really expected this to be a tough thing to swallow.
The thing is, there’s nothing to swallow. This is the natural order of things and we’re thrilled to watch her take these steps. If ever a young person was prepared to mold her own existence, she’s the one.
So, to our daughter tonight, we send our best thoughts, our hopes and love, but that’s all we can offer. And that’s the way it should be.
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