After our Ole Miss orientation experience, I'm convinced that Gar has found the right school. The students and staff are incredibly helpful and friendly; the professors and advisors are dedicated to student success; the Goldilocks student population is not-too-large, not-too-small, but just-right; the campus is beautiful and immaculately landscaped; and resources abound to make out-of-staters feel part of the the community.
It is normal and expected that Gar has been spreading his wings during his senior year. It was wonderful to hear published advisors validate that our increasing parental flexibility is healthy and recommended.
In one of the inevitable lines for the women's restroom, I realized that we are far better poised for a successful freshman year than others. A mother who lives 30 minutes from campus engaged a mother who was a few hours away and me, who is 610 miles away, in conversation. The closest mother had already planned to meet weekly to exchange clean laundry and home-cooked meals.
Though I'd love nothing more than to have my precious angels, Gar and Julia, in my home, city and/or state, I realize that having options contributes enormously to personal well-being.
When we are able to let go and allow our loved ones to do what is important to them, we strengthen our bonds by demonstrating our confidence in their judgment and abilities.
The pre-K roles are once again highlighted: we know that love is without limit, but we've got to separate to experience all the excitement that exists outside our home turf.
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