Reunited!

Reunited! What a joy to see Laurel for family weekend... to see her classrooms and meet friends, and also explore new places together. My heart is so full being able to envision her life at college.

It also is not lost on me what a tremendous privilege it is to be able to take the time away and board the dog, book a hotel, eat out etc. My parents ran a convenience store so coming to visit me for this kind of thing when I was at college was not possible. It didn't bother me, and I don't remember ever talking about it with them. I definitely had moments this weekend where I reflected with gratitude on the deep challenges in their lived experience at the time, and how their efforts then impacted what I am experiencing now. Grateful to you, Mom and Dad.