Thoughts & Prayers Pretty Please (update)

Hi,


I'm writing this as it seems the only way right now to get my thoughts out..

As some of you know my daughter Kelly just graduated from College and is heading west for an amazing job opportunity..I am soooo bloody proud of her..I posted grad pics on facebook for family that couldn't make it to the grad ceremony..but have been so out of it that I havn't posted the pics here yet ..Will get on that..

Kelly, Richard (exhusband & Kellys Dad), Jason and myself are leaving in an hour to take Kelly to the bus terminal for her journey to Banff, Alberta..It will take her 2.5 days to get there..

I am second guessing myself about Kelly taking the bus ..I should have purchased the plane ticket instead..even though it cost $400 plus the extra fees for all her luggage..it shouldn't have mattered as you can't put a price on your childs head..even if she is a grown woman of 24..

Yesterday I was at Kellys and helped her pack and just spent the day and evening with her..It was a great time but very bittersweet..We had a wonderful family dinner this weekend to celebrate and her friends gave her a going away surprise party on Friday night..

Kelly is my baby and she would kill me if she heard me say that, but she is..My heart is breaking just thinking of her being gone for 6 mos..I know I can text, call, email & skype with her but it's not the same as a hug or the physical touch ..

Eric (my 26yr old son) is having a hard time with this also..hell so is Jason (Kellys beau) and Kellys dad Richard..

I know this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for Kelly and she is going to do fantastic without doubt..She is sooo much braver and has more courage than I ever could dream of having..even though she is nervous and a little scared..

I'm just asking all of you my 2nd family to pray she has a safe journey and that the wind is always at her back..and also to pray that we who are here at home don't go freaking nuts

Thanks so much for listening..

Love & Hugs,

Sarah

I know what you mean Sarah and don't worry she will be ok. My Son had to go to Iraq when he was just 18 so I get where you are coming from. Sending my prayers to all of you. She will be back before you know it and you will be screaming at each other again lol
Love N hugs!

prayers for a safe trip and wonderful adventure and great life

Prayers for ev1 here.It's hard separating from kids but I'm sure she will be fine and a great success Sarah.With your strength Sarah and all our prayers life will be awesome for her and your family.

You know you have my prayers.... she will be in my thoughts all week and weekend. Call mew in the middle of the night if you need to hear a human voice and talk. or vent. luv ya!

My Prayers are definitely with YOU and your whole family SC...
All the way from the bottom of Africa....

It's always hard to watch the baby bird leave the nest, but that's our job as parents. You've obviously done a great job so far and raised a smart, brave and independent young lady so be very proud of both of you.

Hi,


Thanks for your thoughts, prayers, support and love..It made me feel much better reading all your replies..

It was an emotional farewell..I tried to hold it in but hell that failed ..Kelly was emotional and she put on a very brave face..She has been texting me through out the night and she is a little over 12hrs in so far..

Sharon I don't know how you managed with your son in Iraq..You're a very strong women my friend..

Thanks again for the thoughts, prayers and words of encouragement

Love & Hugs,

Sarah

My prayers are with you and your family Sarah.....

She is going to impress. And don't worry, I am in California !!!

sure thing sarah. anything for a crusher . hugs

Hi,



Well Kelly arrived in Banff, Alberta yesterday morning around 9:30am safe & sound..despite the 2.5 days on the crappy buses Greyhound supplied

Kelly was only suppose to transfer 2x and instead trasferred 4x..my poor daughter was not impressed..she said the buses were always full, the wifi & outlets on all 4 buses did not work..mind you one positive thing was there were no screaming kids

I can't thank you all enough for you thoughts & prayers..no wonder I love you all to bits..

Kellys graduation pics with her gown were professionally done so just waiting for those..Here are a few that we took..Sorry it took me so long to post them

Gee can ya tell we like to eat


Here is a pic Kelly took on her way to Banff from Calgary:





Kelly & Me after her Graduation Ceremony:





Kelly & Grandma (my Mom):





Kelly & Jason (Kellys Beau):





Eric (son), Kelly & Me:





Eric (son), Richard (ex-husband & kids father), Kelly & Me:





Kelly receiving diploma (video)
**gee wonder who that loud mouth is**





Kelly & Graduates leaving Ceremony:

Awww Sarah I am so very proud of Kelly no easy task to do!!! Please tell her congrats from me please!!! She looks so pretty!!!

Love the pictures, love the smiles and love it that she graduated!!! (please have her call Kristy lol she only has a couple of math classes to go )

Thanks for sharing!!!

great pics Sarah!

Awesome pics and congrats to your whole family!!!