Day 569 & 570- A day in the life of Ms. Hardridge.

Day 567- Sunday, August 23, 2015

It's been 11 days since we've laid eyes on my baby boy. Thank God for the friends whose children have gone away to college and the parent page for the class of 2019. It's kept me partially sane. Now I just call when I want. Later is better. Lol. A little intrusive but who cares that's my kid.

18 month Anniversary!- Sunday, August 2, 2015, Day 546

First off, I so look like his mom here but this is our most recent picture. Not ok. :) My baby decided to switch roles and invite me to dinner. Just four more days until I take him to a foreign place and basically drop him off. I keep having this reoccurring dream, well nightmare that we are to board the plane and I just cannot do it. Instead I tell him that he is going to El Camino College (local junior college) and that we are going home. I want the very best for him like we all do for our children, but the thought of not being there to rectify each and every issue he may incur is sickening. My faith is sustaining me and keeping me free of a nervous breakdown. However, this is a very confusing time to say the least. Unbelievably, the last 17 years have gone by quickly! Much faster than I could have ever imagined. Time waits for no one so enjoy every second with your babies because one day I will be reading your post that illustrates the same thing. Do not get me wrong, I am beyond thankful that I have been given the pleasure of raising such a delightful, easy, young man. He has taught me more than I could have ever expected but there is still a deep sense of mourning that comes with this experience. Ultimate comfort can only come from HIM and that is where I will continue to place my faith for this journey. May God continue to bless you with the world Dr. Betts!