Milestone Moment

[drillman88]

I am reaching another one of life's milestones Friday.
My daughter, the oldest of my two children, is graduating high school. It's amazing how many emotions one can feel at the same time. I am very very proud of her. She is graduating validictorian of her class, from one of the hardest curriculum in our state. She already has many college credits and is enrolled in the Honors College at the University of South Carolina next fall.The requirements are as stringent as any college in the country.
I am also excited, heartbroken and scared at the same time. It's hard to cut the strings and let her go even though we already give her much freedom.
I know many of you have dealt with the same thing so please say a little prayer for our family as we deal with the changes and emotions in our lives over the next few months.

[germdoc]

I have been through that 2 times, have 2 more to go--once in 2010 and again for the last time in 2013.

It is emotional, but if they are on the right course it is also thrilling to see them go out into the world. I have to tell you when they come back (generally briefly, in between school terms, etc.) they will not be "yours" anymore, they will be adults and masters of their own destiny. You will wonder who let these strangers into the house. That's the way it should be and has been ever since humans have existed.

Good luck and congratulations!

[LCHIEN]

Emotions at Graduation are nothing compared to what you will feel when you drop her and her belongings off at the dormitory this coming fall.

Good luck!

[drillman88]

Yes Loren I know that will be more difficult. That is part of cutting the strings I was referring to.The next few months are going to be a whirlwind of emotion and change. I have been trying to prepare myself so I will be able to deal with things as best I can but it aint gonna be easy.

[pelligrini]

Wow! nice work.

I just wish I could have had an experience like that. I'm 0 for 3 on high school graduations with my kids. (stepkids actually, but I don't think of them that way) I tried my hardest, but my wife & her ex prevailed.

I saved a bundle in graduation presents though.

[gsmittle]

I feel for ya, D'man, truly I do! #1 Son graduated last Sunday, also from a very tough school, and two of my favorite students (my "surrogate daughters," since I have only sons) graduated the day before. Every time I think of the drive to college in August, I start to hyperventilate. Mostly because I remember how I was in college…

Fortunately, #1 Son is much more sensible than I was at that age.

g.

[Kristofor]

Congratulations to your daughter, sounds like she's worked hard. I hope she continues learning, has a great time at school, but doesn't go too overboard (I'm sure she'll do fine).

The school I went to was one of those 99th percentile type schools, with a 3.98 GPA I was barely in the top 10% of the class. Several of the pack of hyper-competitive girls who were shooting for valedictorian ended up basically going totally nuts in college (several of course did not). Of the ones that did at least 3 dropped out, some got back on track, and one ended up in Playboy

Kristofor.


Homer: Don't worry, honey. We can't afford this now, but when
it's time, I promise my darling daughter can go to the
finest school there is ................. in South Carolina.

Lisa: I will not be a Gamecock!

[Thalermade]

I am reaching another one of life's milestones Friday. I am also excited, heartbroken and scared at the same time. It's hard to cut the strings and let her go even though we already give her much freedom.
I know many of you have dealt with the same thing so please say a little prayer for our family as we deal with the changes and emotions in our lives over the next few months.

Congratulations to you and your family and especially her.

In a week our first high school grad comes home from his freshman year of college. We wonder who learned more this year, he or us. We could not be more proud.

Trust me, you aren't cutting any strings. They maybe getting longer and thinner, but they will most likely always be there.

Smell some roses this summer, and starting this fall make sure every week or so she knows how proud you are of her. Texting is great for that. It is like little notes, left here and there (kind of).

Russ

[cgallery]

I'm in the same boat. My first will be graduating in a week, and heading off in the fall to become educated in the ways of (of all things) accounting. She loves accounting! I don't know where I went wrong.

While I'm going to miss her, I think it will be harder on mom and daughter #2. The "girls" are so tightly knitted that losing one will create a hole in the fabric.

[drillman88]

Thank you all for your kind words. She did work extremely hard, especially her senior year she was a couple of tenths behind another student and raised her gpa so she was a few tenths ahead by years end. That type of determination will serve her well no matter what her future holds.

For those who are in the same position, congratulations and good luck to your children, I feel for you and your loved ones.Hopefully things will go smoothly during this transition in our lives.