a few weeks ago, we got a packet in the mail from OU…it was full of graduation info.
{{intentional pause to let that sink in}}
then yesterday my girl sent me this picture.
she’s ordered her announcements, purchased her cap and gown.
yes indeed…it is getting real.
because i did not graduate from college, i can’t say that i complete understand how she feels. but i do know a thing or two about change. i know about transition. i know about uncertainty.
i like to think that keeping this blog for the past four years has helped me to navigate this new chapter of my life. i mean clearly i’m in a much better place than i was four years ago. but what if….
what if part of my journey was so that i would now be able to empathize more fully with my own sweet girl? to be about to share insights about change and transition in what is a very uncertain time in her life?
wait….could it be???? you mean it’s not all about me???
trust me when i tell you that this always comes a surprise.
i believe with my whole heart that our heavenly Father can transform our pain and suffering and bring healing into our lives. but i believe the real beauty of this transformation is when it causes us to be more loving, compassionate, and empathetic souls.
i can’t think of a better application for love and compassion than motherhood.
peace, kelly
This is such a beautiful, exciting … and bittersweet time! I well remember it both when I graduated and when Krista did. Honestly, I don’t think memories of my graduation even entered my heart and mind, they seemed so far distant. But I do remember being both excited and scared and sad that my baby was really, truly, going out on her own.
Oh, but wait! There’s more!!! Because of unforeseen events in her life, she came home twice to live temporarily … complete with furniture and West Highland puppy in tow. Yes, Kelly. You just never know … all we know is that it takes a lot of love and faith … and courage. xoxoxoxo to you all!
I mean, I sit here is Seabright just gobsmacked, it feels like she just LEFT for college! And now she’s graduating? Sheesh. I love that picture of her. It’s been so lovely to follow you both along, to see the blog when she’s home, when you took her to school. Wow. Big events. Quite something, indeed. Bravo to you both.