<p>momoftwins:</p>
<p>You were in great company when it came to tears. My wife made sure we drank plenty of water on R-Day to replace the tears we had shed the night before as the reality of our son’s departure hit us. Since this was our first child to depart, I was blindsided by the feelings that hit me. I learned first hand that the sorrow associated with the sense of loss is a much more powerful emotion than parental pride. I always thought the college-bound parents’ tears were due to the impending tuition payments, now I know different.</p>
<p>One of the veteran parents was kind enough to tell us that while R-Day with their cadet was one of the saddest days of their lives, A-Day was one of the happiest.</p>
<p>Hang in there with me parents. Let me know if it helps to hum a few verses of " the sun will come up tomorrow".</p>