Just Feels Right

We did it.
We took our firstborn to college today.
I expected her to cry,
I expected her to worry,
I expected to cry myself,
but none of that happened.
Everything about today just feels right.
She is far enough away to appreciate the distance,
but close enough for us to get to her quickly, if need be.
Maybe because of all she has gone through
to get to this point makes me elated and not sad.
There were times during her illness
when I let those dark thoughts in
and thought that maybe this day will never come.
I think I have a different appreciation
than the normal parent who dropped their child
off to college on their own for the first time.
Or maybe tonight when I go to check on her
and she isn't in her bed I will sob for her.
But as of this moment,
it just feels right.
This is truly a new chapter in her life
and I just know she will soar!



"The return makes one love the farewell” -Alfred De Musset

Ry, I know you will continue to make us so very proud.

I love you,
Mom