From this little guy, 6 years ago........

to this guy.............

Today we take Brett to Spring Arbor University where he will begin his first year of college. I can't believe how quickly these past 6 years flew by. Seems like just yesterday he was in 6th grade and now he's a freshman once again, in college. I never quite get used to the progression of life, I know its inevitable, its the way God ordained it to be, but, as a mom, I just ache over my kids leaving, its like a knife in my heart and the emotional roller coaster ride is about to begin. Why does all the "going away, leaving, and starting" take place at the same time? Our home goes from utter craziness, chaos, loudness, playing, yelling......to eerily quiet. I don't enjoy having to remember to lock the door every time I step out it, or to keep it locked all day! I can't help it but I miss my kids, I miss their laughter, their sillyness, their teasing, their conversations, their help, their love and their smiles!
So.......without further ado, we will be packing up the van and heading out later this morning. I am so thankful he isn't going 12+ hours away like Daniel and Branden did, not sure we could do another cry-fest through 3 states; 1.5 hours will be exhausting enough! We are so proud of him and excited to see how God will mature him and use him at Spring Arbor!!!