<p>@jrmama496 I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. Prayers hugs and condolences to you and your family.</p>
<p>@Jrmama, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you- God Bless…</p>
<p>So sorry for your loss @jrmama496 </p>
<p>@jrmama496 - I am so sorry for your loss! You are very strong to handle that and get your S off to college at the same time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. </p>
<p>@jrmama494 I, too, am sorry for your loss. What a whirlwind of emotions you must be feeling right now. Wishing your family strength and comfort.</p>
<p>sending strength to you, your son, and all of your sisters loved ones jrmama496.</p>
<p>My husband and DS17 are right now flying to a distant state for my FILs memorial service. Husband was unfortunately all Spocklike with DD last night: ‘see you in a few months.’ She asked for any final words of wisdom and he said ‘show up for class, attendance counts.’ Not quite heartwarming, but she laughed. They have a special bond, it’s just not at all outgoing and emotional bond.</p>
<p>@jrmama496, I’m so sorry to hear about your sister. I pray for strength for you and good time with your son as you drop him off at school. </p>
<p>@jrmama496 I’m so sorry for your loss. And yours too @12dandelion It’s tough to be going through multiple losses simultaneously like that 
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<p>@jrmama496 and @12dandelion, I’m sorry for both of your losses.</p>
<p>DS has been gone since Tuesday, but it has been ok so far. Mainly because I fly out tomorrow and will see him for a little bit during parent/student orientation. We have also texted at least once a day and he’s called twice, including to wish us happy anniversary. We’ll see how I do once I leave campus on Monday.</p>
<p>So far it sounds like he is having a good time, and getting along well with his rommate and teammate. Classes don’t start until Aug. 25 so hopefully things stay the same after that!</p>
<p>@jrmama496 - Sending virtual hugs to you. I’m so sorry to hear of your sister’s passing and am amazed at your strength and fortitude. Give your son a big hug and when you get home, take some time for you and do something nice for yourself like a massage or a pedi-- you deserve it!</p>
<p>@12dandelion - Sorry about your FIL and that your husband won’t be there to drop off your daughter. I’m wondering how Max is going to handle it. I’ve been mentally and emotionally preparing myself, but he’s mostly been in denial these last few months that his little girl is leaving, much less will be living 1,000 miles away. So much will change in our house as Spykid is not old enough to drive and we’ve all be pretty dependent on Spygirl to drive him to school and run errands. Plus they are very close siblings. But there’s always Skype.</p>
<p>Agent 99, I just love your spykid and spygirl lingo.</p>
<p>First, my prayers are with you jrmama496 and 12dandelion.</p>
<p>Survived the move in, but it was a wild time. Left work early Tuesday so we would have plenty of time to make a 4:30 p.m. flight from Baltimore to Birmingham. About 15 minutes from the airport, we get a text. The flight has been canceled. We ended up driving around and around (in the pouring rain) BWI before my son suggested we park in hourly parking and go inside to see someone with Southwest. Ended up flying out Wednesday morning. Fortunately, the motel where we spent the night had parking for those flying out. So I left the car there and we boarded an 8 a.m. flight. Got the rental car when we got to Birmingham and headed 100 miles north to Huntsville. Hit the storage place for all of my son’s belongings – it took just 15 minutes to load the car. Headed to the UAH campus where we unloaded everything and brought it to his suite. Then, we went to lunch and Target for some items. Got back to the campus. No one was in the suite, so my son and I worked together to set up most of his room in just an hour. He even ran a load of trash, Hit the bookstore because my son needed some more “Charger gear,” as in another shirt, hat and water bottle. I went to the clearance section for some items. Then, in the parking garage, we said our good byes. Yes, there were tears on my end, but I do believe even my son was a little choked up.</p>
<p>I took a flight the following morning out of Birmingham, When we landed, I got my car and headed to work. Back to School Night for freshmen and transfer kids.</p>
<p>As for my son, he apparently is having an awesome time with his roommates and teammates. They are spending the night at the coach’s place on a lake. Team bonding, as he called it. I’m sure I’ll hear from him soon. He wanted me to order some additional training shirts for him, but I need him to tell me what he wants.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, the second launch is set for tomorrow. Finishing move-in for my older son, who starts at UVA Law Monday.</p>
<p>Week 2 update: Don’t worry, this won’t be a weekly thing. But the first week was so hard, I wanted to tell everyone that this past week was SO much better! DS is using the earphones and sound-cancelling headset to great effect. Because he’s no longer overstimulated, he’s found time to socialize… and even has a budding girlfriend! He’s happy and confident, and enjoying school. </p>
<p>Thank you to everyone for your support!</p>
<p>@jrmama496 - my deepest condolences. It’s such a special relationship that can’t be duplicated. I hope you can take the time now to process it all.</p>
<p>You all haven’t experienced anything until you’ve seen an sec sorority rush up close and personal. Bid day is tomorrow. D is relaxed and happy and did well with it, but it was a very exhausting busy week for her. </p>
<p>@jrmama496, so sorry to hear about your sister. Sending prayers for you and your family. Your son will meet some wonderful friends over the next few days … So rest assured that he is in good hands. Take care of yourself.</p>
<p>Calla1 - I’m really glad to hear the good news! I know you must be relieved.</p>
<p>12dandelion - sorry I missed your earlier post. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! </p>
<p>I had the pleasure this evening of having dinner with the delightful and lovely Classof2015! Amazing how CC brings people together! </p>
<p>@jrmama496 - I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your loved ones in my thoughts and prayers.</p>
<p>@12dandelion - I’m sorry for the loss of your FIL and that your husband won’t be able to be with you as you get your daughter settled in. Wishing you and @jrmama496 all the best with getting your DD and @jrmama496’s son settled in.</p>
<p>We are leaving on Monday morning. So far, my daughter has packed her shoes, nail polish, jewelry and toiletries. Then she left to spend last night and all day today with friends. She promised to come back and finish on Sunday but she didn’t say what time!</p>
<p>@calla1 I’m so happy to hear what a difference a week makes! That’s just great 
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<p>I’m feeling a little envious of my ex-husband because he whisked the kids off to Florida for 9 days and got to spend all that time with them. I wish I had the vacation time to take this whole week off and hang out with them but I’ve got to work. They’ll be home sometime tomorrow- and I’ll be doing colonoscopy prep for that test Monday morning. Oh joy. </p>
<p>@jrmama496 - I was so sad to hear about your sister. What a tumultuous time. I wish you strength. I am guessing that today your in the throse of move-in weekend (I’m getting photos from go2dad and go2girl’s roommate’s mom) and it sounds like Move-in weekend at Vandy has lived up to the hype. You must be so thrilled for your son to have this amazing opportunity. </p>
<p>Wishing the rest of you success launching your kids this week! I’m watching from the sidelines and can feel the excitement!</p>