<p>Hi, all,</p>
<p>I visited my son last weekend just for one night, and it was so good to see him relaxed, in control of his environment and happy. He’s had a few challenges, but all predictable, and all dealt with fairly successfully. It was a short and sweet visit, and he refused all offers of cash, shopping excursions and additional care packages (so different from my daughter!). “I have everything I want and need right here, really, Mom!” All he asked for was his favorite foods be there at Thanksgiving. I expect he will sleep, eat, repeat for the 4 days he’s home.</p>
<p>He told me about a visit a current HS senior-friend made to his campus recently, and telling the kid, “I really love it here. You should apply!” Music to my ears. </p>
<p>Much to be thankful for this year, and leading the list is having a happy, (reasonably) healthy, freshman. </p>
<p>Hope most of you will have your kids with you at Thanksgiving, as well. I know some college’s breaks are too short to make that practical, though.</p>