They came rather quickly and I was surprised. After all, Corey left the state last year to attend high school. Why the tears now?
It’s probably the idea that he really is on a new journey now. Even though he is a mere 15 minutes away, which is not something every college parent can say, he is moving into a different phase. K-12 education is over for all our kids.
The words from Isaiah 43 provided a great start to the day: When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. He will be with us in the next journey of college life, too.
A Journey Worth Remembering 