@Calliemomofgirls i couldn’t agree more with everyone, but especially with the original statement. You pick people and a community for your child. I’m so glad the AO was so empathetic. That must’ve been the best feeling when you saw she had immediately sprung into action to bring a little brightness to your DDs day! I know being that far away can be crippling at times, but moments like that would always make me a bit teary.
My similar moment was when DS had gotten sick and was walking back to his dorm from the health center. I had just gotten off the phone with the nurse and we had instructed him to go rest in his room for the weekend. About 20 minutes later, I get a text of a picture of him with a semi-local family at Target buying juice and soup. They had seen him walking across campus and picked him up. The moment they realized he wasn’t feeling well, they headed to the store for “sick essentials”. DS never even asked - they insisted.
It truly is about the community. I’m so glad your DD found hers! Hugs!