You know those packages that parents send their children during finals? They are filled with treats and nourishment to help them get through their tests and projects and papers and late nights. Well, with everything that's been going on in Judiland, I never got around to ordering one for Toni. Although, to be honest, I'm sure she would have called home immediately upon receiving it to reprimand me for sending such unhealthy food. She's very careful like that.
So, yesterday morning, amid all the chaos and craziness, when I found the order form for the "Finals Support Basket" in my purse, I felt just awful. All day long, it bothered me--especially the part of the brochure that said "don't let your child be left out". That just nagged at me all day long. I couldn't shake the visual of every other student on campus receiving their package and my poor daughter standing there dejected and empty handed---feeling unloved and unsupported.
That's when I decided that there is no support basket in the world that could take the place of a mother's love and care.
So, in a few hours, I'm hopping in the car to go to the Christmas tree capital of the world (where she happens to go to school) to wisk my favorite college girl off to lunch at Benjamin's---a lovely little place in her quaint college town that we just love.
The shopping and the decorating can wait.....
3 comments:
Have a great time Judi!! You're doing the better thing than a box of unhealthy food.
Jody
I am just like that. I'd lie awake envisioning my daughters face with tears rolling down her cheeks while everyone else felt loved....! Why is guilt sooo easy???? I'm thinking of popping in on my daughter next weekend to surprise her. She's living three states away and can't come home for Christmas. I think a quick visit with some goodies from mama will be just the ticket.....
Have a wonderful time, you are the bestest mommy in the world and Toni knows that!
L
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