Saying Good-gye. Again

Once again, we said good-bye to Ross as he headed back to Valpo for his Junior year. With his departure, the house is a little quieter, a little cleaner and a little lonelier. However, we will see him next weekend when we go down to Valpo to help with Freshman move in. Actually, we will be in a tent, offering cookies, lemonade and advise to freshman parents who are dropping off their kids for the first time as part of the Parent Council.

I remember dropping off Ross two years ago. It reminded me of my mom and dad dropping me off at Valpo, just 29 years earlier. I remember sitting in the back seat, surrounded by all of my personal belongings that were all I was taking with me on my new journey. It seemed my Mom and Dad wanted to cram in every bit of advise that they hadn't thought of the previous 18 years.

Ross found his place at Valpo just as I had. He is half way (almost) through his college experience. I have seen him grow from a nervous boy into a confident young man. I am excited for who he is and who he will become.