After an amazing week away we finally picked up Robby at the airport on Saturday. I missed him but knowing that he was having a fantastic adventure certainly made the absence easier. I could tell on each photos that he was having the time of his life and that he was not holed up in his room missing home. While I might have appreciated a few more phones calls than I received, I am delighted that he did not have trouble separating from us.
I feel an odd mixture of happiness, sadness, pride and excitement when I think about Robby getting ready to move out and start an adult life. Next year he will be a senior and will begin his last full year under our roof. Seeing how he adapted and had a wonderful time in New Orleans, I know that he is going to be ready for the next stage. Of course, him being ready and me being ready are two entirely different things!
It has been wonderful having Robby back home. Saturday night and yesterday he regaled us with his adventures at the Leadership Academy. The individuals at the National World War II Museum put together a stellar program for high school students from around the country. Robby is so fortunate to have been able to participate. Looking through his notebook and his photos from the various activities left me in awe of everything that he saw and accomplished during his week away.
I am not sure what Robby is going to do in the future, but I know it will be amazing.
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