Tim,
You have earned this journey and deserve this joy. We are so proud of you, Sweetie. It is only right that our sadness is vast because, for ever nineteen years, you have been our gold light, our compass, and our greatest blessing. It is only right that your happiness is endless because, for many years, this is where you have longed to be, worked to be, and need to be.
We are with you.
All our love,
Mom and Dad
Empty Nest, Full Hearts
Today is the day.
Today, we three
become two
as You
grown into
Your One.
Today, we leave You
here
in college
and head for
home.
Today, we leave You
with all our hope
and all our
forever love.
Today, we wish You
oceans of joy,
our beloved son,
our only child,
our most radiant
blessing.
Today, we wish You
the dreams
of your heart.
Today and always,
"a good time
to laugh
is anytime
you can."
"a good time
to laugh
is anytime
you can."
Today and always,
live knowing
that the song of
your childhood
(and ours)
"Jesus love me,
this I know..."
is truth
for You
and for All.
And that
none of us
have to be
perfect
to feel that Love.
You are loved
just because.
Unconditionally
and endlessly.
Today and always,
You carry
our heart
with You.
Today and always,
we cherish
the goodness
and dignity
of Your Soul.
We trust You.
Never doubt
Your Goodness.
Believe in
Your Wisdom.
We treasure
You
so.
And always will.
3 comments:
Laura, Dave, and Tim,
You have been in my heart all day!
Love you much! Wishing you much joy and much peace in this new adventure!
Carol
So, how was your week? Our daughter is a year away from college so I totally connected to your post last week. And I have been wondering how you are doing. I hope you are all enjoying this new chapter of life.
Franki,
Thank you so very much for your warm note. I apologize for my extreme delay. I have been working overseas and the blogspot directions were in Arabic (making it impossible to respond to you and offer updates blog entries, too). Tim is becoming more settled each day and every happy with his decision. Dave and I are just trying to stay extra busy so that we can deal with missing Tim. Knowing there are such caring friends out there - like you and Carol - helps us tremendously. Stay in touch because I would love to offer you support as your daughter makes her own college journey.
Big hugs and respect,
Laura
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