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The Statue of Liberty in the background is as good a start as any to
a blog post dedicated to my son's departure for college. |
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Dear Son, The road to liberation has not been necessarily easy;
there have been a few bumps along the way.
But, for the most part, it's been a wild, wonderful, glorious ride. |
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As you graduate to this next phase in life, remember you have a sister who adores you. |
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(Sister, while happy for you, will have an adjustment of her own this year.) |
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You have worked so hard to get here, the steps leading to what should
be some of the best times of your life. |
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I'm proud of you for so many things. |
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I cannot even begin to list them all. |
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Your grandmother (aka Nanny) was there when you took your first breath. |
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Your aunts couldn't love you more. |
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Grandaddy, after whom you were named, always says, "He's something else, that Sam." |
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Your family adores you, plain and simple. We're here for you no matter what. |
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And your mother, well, she thinks you're the sun, the moon and the stars.
Please try not to forget her.
Thank you. |
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Don't forget home, either. There's no place like it--although right now all you need to know is it will always be here waiting for you if you ever need a safe haven, a soft pillow,
and unconditional love. |
Congratulations on reaching this major milestone, you are entering one of the best stages of life.
I can't say it enough: I'm so proud of you and love you with all my heart.
Always.
3 comments:
May all great things come to Sam, and congratulations on his freshman year at the university.
(P.S.--your post may not have him choked up, but it sure did a number on me.) XO
LLC
It did a number on me too! Best wishes to your son. Hang in there Mom!
Trinia
i can't wait til end of December to see you and him and hear all about life at UV
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