Today was Gabby’s last day at work. For those who don’t know, Gabby is my daughter and in just ten days, she will be off to North Dakota State University where she plans to major in pediatric nursing. I’m super proud of her, she’s overcome a lot of medical and other challenges to get to this point and I know that she is going to make a fantastic pediatric nurse. Gabby’s passion for nursing really began because when she was going through her own medical issues, the pediatric nurses made such a difference in her life. And so today was her last day at work. She’s been working at two jobs and unlike so many kids today, has been saving her money for college. I’m super proud of her, but also a bit sad that in ten short days, she’ll be off to college and and whatever life holds in store for her.
And so while she prepares to journey forth and begin living the rest of her life, I need to start figuring out what comes next for mine. It truly is amazing just how fast time flies.
I know this blog entry is not very long, but today has been a day of reflection for me. And while I will certainly miss Gabby as she goes off to find her own path in life, I am very proud of the young woman she has become and I am excited to see how her life’s story will unfold.
Oh my gosh… But she was just 11 or 12 like seconds ago right? <3 LOL! It's amazing how years just fly by so fast! I know, as her parent it's way more of a holy wow factor for you! I've no doubt though that she'll be amazing as a nurse. She will have a degree of empathy for the kids she helps that likely lots do not have. I can't say anything about you figuring out your life path as I am trying to still figure out mine. So, just… Sending solidarity from my corner!
Thank you so much, yeah it’s hard to believe just how fast the time has flown.
Very happy for her, for you both.
Thank you very much, I just told her your comment and she asks when we might see you again. 🙂
Congratulations to Gabbie from me (who remembers a little girl). I remember taking our daughter off to college; in our case we still had another at home. Rose packed a van full of stuff plus her birds (chickens and geese) packed in her Ford Taurus wagon. Lucky she was attending a college with a farm so she could take her favorite life ideas (the birds and more) along.
Aww thank you so much, yeah, Gabby’s not a little girl any more even though I sometimes still think of her that way. Far as I know, we are not taking any geese or chickens or any other animals with us when we go to Fargo on Friday although Friday’s still a day away, so anything’s possible. :).