Mary’s Musings...about Graduation Day
This is a day mixed with blessings and sorrow. My middle son is graduating with his PhD in Quantum Physics today from the University of Missouri. I have no idea what he is even getting his PhD in but I know it sounds good.
His fiance is also graduating today with her PhD in Psychology today so I have a wedding to look forward to.
I am so proud of him and thrilled that he even has a post doc position waiting for him at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst.
So how could this not be a day of complete celebration. Well my son and future daughter-in-law are moving away. Even as I write this I am in tears trying to reconcile this statement with reality. I knew the day was coming but knowing it is coming and it actually coming are no where near the same - not even the same solar system.
What I have wanted for all my children is what they are finding, happiness. I just wish he could have found it closer to home.
A happy & sad time for you.
ReplyDeleteChanges are hard to deal with. It will get better & I'm sure you will keep in close contact. Big hugs!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your son and his fiance.
ReplyDeleteBig congrats to your son and his fiance!
ReplyDeleteMary, HUGS!!! I know it's hard when you children move away from home. Even though I never had children I was brokenhearted when my sister had to move to Florida.
ReplyDeletecongrats for your son and his fiance ;)
ReplyDeleteLook upon this way - you have a new place to visit and there are lots of possible blog topics to be gained. Congrats to your family. I know it is a proud moment tempered by the move.
ReplyDeleteChange is hard to deal with. But with all the digital ways to keep in touch I bet you all will be chatting it up on a regular basis after they move...and there's always visits.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine what a stressful time this is for your family - pride in your son's (and soon-to-be daughter-in-law's!) achievements, joy in the addition of a daughter-in-law to your family, and sadness because they are moving.
ReplyDeleteBut, look at all the new adventures coming your way!!
Sending you hugs ....
Good news and bad news. Life seems to do that to us. I was thrilled when my oldest daughter moved back home after wedding plans were announced. 3 yrs. later she is divorced. One can only hope for the best. And who knows, maybe good news will be coming your way soon :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a bittersweet time for you. I wish you and your family all the best. Life can work out in funny ways and leads some far but I like to think that love can connect people miles away.
ReplyDeleteNo wonder he's so smart --- you're his Mom! Hope Santa is very good to you and your family!!
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