I'm traveling with my youngest- visiting the university she will begin attending in August. We are in a foreign country, in a big city. I've been quietly watching her as she navigates the foreign streets and embraces new cultures. She walks with confidence amongst the skyscrapers. She opens herself to new people, growing by leaps and bounds.
When did my pigtailed, missing tooth kiddo become this young woman? I recall holding her hand in our little New England town- keeping her safe from harm. She's outgrown all of that now. She's outgrown her current life and so have I.
My house will be going on the market soon. I'll be moving to a new community where I don't know anyone. Like my youngest child, I hope to grow by leaps and bounds. I will walk with confidence. I will be okay and so will she.
