A New Journey for Maggie

Today is the eve of my baby's first day of high school. It seems like yesterday we were excited about "Miss April" coming for a home visit for preschool. How could 11 years pass so quickly?!

We have gone through a gazzilion crayons, dozens of markers, and possibly a total of two trees of paper since then. The sneakers have been replaced by "Sperry" look~alikes ($40 cheaper) and boots. The backpack has been replaced by a big shoulder bag. No more Crayola crayons, only pencils and pens. (I did splurge and purchase her a 'silver' pen with 'Maggie Gillenwater' engraved on it. Nobody else will have one like that!)

I wish for her the joys of high schools days...'new' boy scenery, new girl friends, new activities, new teachers, new experiences, new beginnings, Friday night football and basketball games, and dances. I loved my high school days. I hope she does the same.

My baby is now a young woman with a whole new world ahead of her. How can I be sad when the slate is clean and fresh and waiting for her?

She just posted on Facebook..."Mom, I'll be alright. You're not only my mom, but my best friend. Thanks for always bein there for me. I love you! (:"

My, my...I love that little girl.

I pray for her journey...now let it begin.

(It's milestones like this that cause me to miss Mom and Dad 'extra'. How they would have loved to have been apart of this time. Mom would have bought her several new clothes and Dad would probably have insisted on picking her up from school in his little black truck with Daisy, the dog, right there beside him. I do know that they are smiling down upon her...us!)