Courage to Be

She hovers at the brink of change,
Heart pounding wildly
Like a caged bird
Longing to sing.

Oh for the notes to flow
Smoothly, easily.
Oh for a song already composed!

Quivering, wanting
To beat her wings hard,
To fly free,
She sits on her silent perch

While courage mounts
For that first flight
Into the unknown
--Susan Landon

It's been a week since Victoria moved into the dorm. I think we are all adjusting little by little to this major change in our lives. She seems to be adapting much more quickly than we are. She reminded me yesterday that when one door closes another one opens that is even more fun. I look forward to spending time with her when she comes home to visit as we open this new door on our relationship.

Dorm Shopping

I finally caught Victoria at a weak moment of jet lag and convinced her today was the day to shop for her dorm room. After looking at every form of bedding in Tyler and not finding anything she liked we ended up coming home and ordering online. We will keep our fingers crossed that it gets here in time...otherwise she will be using her comforter for the twin bed she had as a child.

I do like the comforter she chose. It has zinnias all over it in different colors. We ordered solid sheets in a color called chrysanthamum. We decided we would wait until the sheets get here to pick out solid color towels so we can coordinate with the bedding since her vanity will be in her room at the dorm.

This is all seeming very real now. 18 days until she moves...