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« on: February 07, 2016, 06:29:31 AM » |
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well after a nice winter break we're taking our son back to school today, University of Delaware. Momma's sad, his youngest sister is not happy and I'm going to miss him too. While home he worked as much as he could, usually 35-45hrs a week at the local Shop-Rite, his manager and everyone seem to really like him. For 19 he's one of the quietist people I ever knew he worked and hung around the house most of the time and it's been great having him home.
Check in Begins at 2pm and it's a 2hr ride from door to door.
His 1st semester was an excellent one, he made the Deans List and had a 4.0 avg. His major is Bio-Medical Engineering, I hope things go well for him in the future.
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« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2016, 06:33:08 AM » |
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He knows how to work and has s good study ethic. He's already way above the curve and can get far in life if he keeps it up! You should be proud (as I'm sure you are since you put it on here).  Congrats! |
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« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2016, 07:44:09 AM » |
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will be sending my senior off to college come August or so, will be weird for sure having a bedroom empty in the house. She says she wants to stay at college on weekends being a tad over 3 hours away, but will see how that goes? I see a lot of nearby college kids from last years graduating class come home on weekends but some do stay at college campuses all year long though not wanting to return home.
I hope she gets a part time job she somewhat enjoys up there once settled in since am sure will be quite an adjustment going from 20 kids per class to much, much more than that. I also hope her roommates in the dorm are nice and not the party crowd or jerks since that can ruin your college experience.
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« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2016, 08:36:29 AM » |
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He knows how to work and has s good study ethic. He's already way above the curve and can get far in life if he keeps it up! You should be proud (as I'm sure you are since you put it on here). Congrats! +1 |
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« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2016, 09:35:29 AM » |
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Sending them back to school is kinda' like weaning us from having them around all the time. That's how I saw it when both of my sons were coming home between semesters at Texas A&M. Now, we see them when they are in town or we visit them. Nothing is more important than family. Hug 'em while you can.
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« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2016, 05:40:31 PM » |
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Sounds like a great kid Mike!
When our son went away to college, my wife cried and I was surprised. He was a big strong football player, very self-sufficient. I had no doubts he would do fine.
When the daughter moved to college, the wife just said " she better do some growing up or she ain't coming back" and I cried.....
Now they're both doing good, 5 grands between them.
Ride Safe,
Craig
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« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2016, 03:00:38 AM » |
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My thoughts are with you Mike. As many have said, you're doing OK. It appears you and the misses have been good role models. Hug'em, kiss'em and tell'em you love'em every chance you get!
We recently visited a campus not far from home. Our daughter graduates this year and she will be off on her own endeavors. It has been a quick 18yrs. The whole thing makes it hard to swallow sometimes.
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« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2016, 03:16:11 AM » |
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Mike, it sounds like your son has a good head on his shoulders. You should be very proud of his GPA and work ethics.
It's always tough to say good bye but he's preparing himself for the rest of his life and doing a good job at that. It'll be worth it!
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