Two Down - One to Go
We just returned from a glorious celebration. Our youngest son graduated from film school. Three cheers!
My husband, daughter, oldest son, two sisters, and four of the graduates’ friends flew to Florida to mark this fun occasion with wild abondon.
We watched films produced by the students at the Grad Fest, cheered for every uniquely gifted student, marveled at their energy and passion, and made too much noise when our grad won the photography award for his class.
When not having our photos snapped with our cap and gowned son, we yakked too much, ate, laughed, walked, swam, ate more, sunned, and galavanted all over the resort where we were lavishing.
Great memories were made. The grad knew he was loved. Now he begins a new chapter - one full of anticipation, excitement and passion.
As some of you with grown children know - having your family gather and travel amidst work and college schedules is no easy task. I counted my blessings because everyone made it. All were healthy and well, and all returned in one piece - including hubby and graduate who drove home cramped in an Acura hatchback, RSX with seats moved closest to the dashboard so all the books, camera equipment, skateboards, computers, and everything else college aged kids accumulate. Both, over six feet, wabbled to stand as they worked their way out of the car after their 14 hour stint.
So, all three young adult children are home for the month. This is the last time we’ll have them all under one roof. The grad moves to the Big Apple in August, our daughter goes back to college in late August, and our oldest son moves to Baltimore City in the fall.
Will you please pray for this mom? That I can embrace them while they are here, that we can enjoy some fun meals cooked by my oldest, and continue to make memories? Also, that I can mind my own business, keep planting seeds of faith, and when the house gets rockin’ with their activity - that I can stay calm knowing God is my father and wants my best, just like I am their mother and want their best? Thanks.
Posted: June 30th, 2008 under American Values, Career, Faith, Family, Food, Fun, Parenting.
Comments: 12
Comments
Comment from Cheryl Barker
Time: June 30, 2008, 9:27 am
Dotsie, I so identify with everything you said! God bless your month with everyone home!
Comment from Dotsie
Time: June 30, 2008, 10:02 am
Thanks Suzie. It’s much easier said than done
Comment from Dotsie
Time: June 30, 2008, 10:02 am
Cheryl, please tell me how you can relate. Do you have young adults living at home?
Comment from suzanne eller
Time: June 30, 2008, 10:50 am
Melissa and Josh lived with us for nearly a month. They moved to Fayetteville last weekend. It really worked well, surpringly so. I was surprised at how considerate Melissa was, sort of expecting the messy girl who once lived in my house. : ) (We are both a little messy naturally). But I also worked hard to stay away from their side of the house and to overlook any messes, and to concentrate on the time spent with Mel and Josh. It was nice. Hopefully they overlooked the sometimes insomniac who roamed the house at night, or the person who doesn’t cook at night anymore, choosing to eat light, though every one else in the world doesn’t follow that regime. I delighted in the cupcakes Josh baked, and the talk time with Melissa, and the bicycle rides we had as a family. Nice. Not perfect, but nice.
Comment from Dotsie
Time: June 30, 2008, 11:07 am
Suz, you speak with such fondness towards your family. I just love it.
You were wise to focus on the time spent. That’s what I’m hoping to do. The reason I was late posting is because my youngest asked me to get breakfast with him while he waited for his two new tires. I coudn’t resist the invitation even though I missed two days of work last week. I revel in the one on one time.
Comment from Karen Power
Time: June 30, 2008, 11:47 am
Dotsie,
I can’t personally relate as I am single with no children. However, several of my friends are going through similar situations. They are excited and are trying to cherish each moment that remains before their adult or recently graduated children strike out on their own.
I say…take lots of photos and videos during this next month.
Comment from Dotsie
Time: July 1, 2008, 1:39 am
Gotcha. Just got back some photos from the weekend that I’ll always cherish. I’ll definitely take your advice. Thanks.
Comment from Eva Marie
Time: July 1, 2008, 2:51 am
Congrats, Dotsie, on seeing another one graduate.
Comment from Dotsie
Time: July 1, 2008, 2:54 am
Thanks Eva. It’s hard to beleive it’s here and gone already. Hope you are doing well.
Comment from Cheryl Barker
Time: July 1, 2008, 11:29 am
Dotsie, my girls are a couple of years past college graduations and not living at home anymore, but your post sure brought the not-too-distant memories back full-force — celebrating graduations, helping them move, a full house when they are home for visits, etc. And the things you requested for prayer — some of the very things I would want prayers for too. Some things are just so common, aren’t they?
Comment from Dotsie
Time: July 1, 2008, 11:33 am
You are aabsolutely right. I have teased with girlfriends through the years that we could probably move into one another’s homes and do our very same thing. So much is universal.
DO you have prayer concerns for your children at this stage fo the game…if I may ask?
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Comment from suzanne eller
Time: June 30, 2008, 8:17 am
Praying, but it sounds like you already have your answers. What a blessing!