Now that my son has settled into college, it is time to get busy with helping my daughter, a high school senior, make her college plans. She is a spot of sunshine in our house. Her capacity to love others has no limits. Whether she is holding her baby niece or holding children in Nicaragua, she overflows with joy. It will not be easy to say goodbye to her next year, but she is so full of plans for her future it is hard for us to not also be excited to see her move to the next stage in her life.
Elizabeth just being herself
As someone whose children are quite young, I can not fathom the "going off to college" phase, but I imagine it is time filled with many emotions; pride, anxiety, sadness, and perhaps some relief. I think all you can do is try to instill the core values in your children and create that bond of trust and love, and then let them experience the world for themselves. The fact that you are excited for your daughter's future, says a lot about your character. It sounds like you have a great relationship with your kids, and as a result, you will always play an integral role in their lives, whether you are near them or further away.
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