She was so earnest, eager, prepared, ready. I was somewhat less so. I had emotional moments all week prior to her going. For me, I think these moments come from noticing the days and weeks passing, and seeing her change, and hearing the admonitions to treasure each moment with her, and knowing that I honestly do treasure every single moment with her even when I'm thoroughly frustrated with something she has said or done...and the days pass anyway. Regardless of how much I savor them. And I love to hold her, but I will not hold her back. And maybe also because I am so tremendously proud of her; not that she wouldn't or couldn't have made it to this point in her life, or even that she overcame so much to get to this point because she didn't. But that she is my happy, eager, attentive, thoughtful, brave little Olivia and she is looking forward to school, where she will thrive and ripen and battle and learn. May I and your family and friends be a wind at your back, LaLa.
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What a perfect picture, Dad walking beside as she starts her new life. Much peace and blessing to you, Olivia!
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