<p>I felt very sad and lonely when our only child started college last August. It took me a couple of weeks to actually begin to feel better. I became depressed last summer in anticipation of her leaving. I just took her back to college today after she was home for one whole glorious month. It was absolutely wonderful having her home again. Now it feels like August all over again! My heart aches and I feel like a dark cloud has descended. I guess it will get easier each time she leaves to go back to school after a break. Im counting the days until spring break in March.</p>
<p>On a positive note, I dont have to worry about her adjustment to college life as I did last fall. She blossomed during her first semester, received straight As, and made some good friends. I could tell that she was very happy to be heading back to school today. That is something to be thankful for.</p>