
On Thursday, Megan will move into her new home at Phillips hall at NWMSU. Then, Whitney will head up on Friday to move into her room at Tower Suites. Although Whitney began taking classes to be a teacher, both girls are now looking at Nursing. They are both so excited. Almost all of their friends have moved in. They are trying to remain patient, but just really can't wait.
This year, even though they are both going, I feel more calm and peace than last year. I guess it might be partly because I know I survived when Whitney went last fall, but I also know that it's a lot about attitude. I have had good friends who have leveled with me about the way I approached the separation issue. If I make it about me, then it hurts, it's hard, and it's impossible. Realizing that the girls are moving on with their lives when they go to college, not "leaving" me, makes a real difference.
So, as they go, I'm trying to look forward this time when Lanny and I can figure out a new routine, learn to be just "us" again, and focus on what God would like me to focus on. He is good to show me how blessed I am, He is drawing me closer to Him, and He assures me, He is all I need.