| welcome snow.
the KP family is unlike anything you've ever seen. you can't go anywhere in the world without finding one of us.
for example, i was flying home from my first ship, and lo and behold next to me on the plane from Hawaii was a '93 grad. we all look out for each other, even if we've never met. just last week i met a '54 grad, and we sat and talked like we'd known each other all our lives. there are bonds made here that words can't describe.
this is a tough place. at times, it seems just about impossible. just remember that your kid is now on a great adventure. he/she'll call you at the edge of tears more than once cause they think they're going to break. they'll want to throw in the towel, give up and go to a regular college. we all go through these times. i wish i could say it gets easier with time, but it doesn't.
remind your kid that they're loved and that they made it this far, too far to quit. be understanding when they fail at something. eventually they'll hit a wall somewhere. it's designed that way. if i'm still here, that's proof that anyone can keep it up.
welcome to the family. |