I Really Thought I Had This Out Of My System

“In my heart you will remain forever young…and when you finally fly away I’ll be hoping that I taught you well …for all the wisdom of a lifetime no one can ever tell.  But whatever road you choose, I’m right behind you win or lose.  Forever young………………………..”

For those dear friends who read the drivel I write, I apologize.  I really thought I had already written the Son 1.0 goes off to college story.  Apparently I didn’t quite get it out of my system.  The first story was written weeks to early.  Tonight is the last Wednesday night he lives in our home as a full time resident.  Tomorrow is the last Thursday, etc, etc. 

“May sunshine and happiness surround you when you’re far from home…”

Surely we aren’t the first parents to send a child off to college.  On the other hand, wife 2.0 and I are like Sarah and Abraham from the Old Testament.  Son 1.0 is the child of our old age, the child we thought we would never have. 

“Be courageous and be brave and in my heart you’ll always stay forever young……”

Son 1.0 is Matthew Jacob Strauss, National Merit Commended Scholar, Eagle Scout, Christian, good guy.

“May the good lord be with you down every road you roam……………..”

Matthew Jacob Strauss – His parents’ greatest accomplishment and their greatest hope.  We love you Matt.  Make us proud, we know you will.  

“And may you never love in vain ... and in my heart you’ll always remain … Forever young.

See you next time.