Well, I have not been posting because I have been too busy filling out college forms getting a certain young man ready for his first semester at college. If all works out, he will be a college student here shortly. After much deliberation and prayer on his part, he felt that the Lord is guiding him back "home" to Tennessee to begin his college work towards a degree in Social Work. He hopes to get a Masters before he finishes so that he can go as far in his career as is possible.
Since he decided all this rather late in the summer, we have been rushing to fill out all the forms, have transcripts and test scores rounded up and sent, and even gotten his shot records from the pediatrician. He is going to live with his grandparents, Lord willing, and be able to practically walk to classes, seeing that they only live a field away from the campus. It is not a completely done deal yet, but things are looking pretty positive that he can begin this semester instead of waiting until January.
I am hoping that he is going to be a blessing to his grandparents, who have struggled and are continuing to struggle with health issues. I hope he can assist my mom in caring for Dad and by helping out in the house and yard. Mom does not fully know yet that she is getting a gem in this boy, because he cooks--he cleans--and he can lift lots of heavy things that women need lifted. He is a proficient shopper, for those times you don't feel like going to the store yourself. I think he will lift some of her load.
At any rate, a great time of his life is coming to an end. I know he will miss all of you in the Blue Grass State more than any of us can express. You have been gracious hosts, and you have taken good care of my "little man" while he has been there. I am especially grateful to his housemates, who have taught him how to set and use an alarm clock, how to successfully load dishes and clothing into the proper washers, and how to obtain and hold a job in spite of a challenging-to-get-along-with manager! In addition, I think that Dan is much better prepared to marry some day, after learning to live with roommates! Each one of the four is unique and wonderful in his own way, and learning to live together and still get along at the end of the day is good practice for marriage.
So, Dan, this post is to you and for you! I am proud of you, and I pray for you that you will have much happiness and success on this new leg of the journey....
Song of the Post (in honor of him!) (click to view my video tribute, and give it a minute to load!)
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