A true gift from God

When I look at pictures of Lindsey from year to year I see such a beautiful person evolving, in and out. She has grown into a strong, smart, kind and giving person. As always, I'm reminded of how she is no longer a little girl when she dresses up to go to a dance or other formal events.  Then I'm reminded even more when the young man rings the doorbell to take her out.  Of course he is so nervous to be standing there at the threshold, (literally) of the next step of his life.

We are currently searching for the perfect college for Lindsey and that is difficult.  How do you find the perfect balance? As a parent you want the best for your child. Great academics, safe environment and a place that can replace home for 4 years.  BUT not be so good that she won't want to come home.  

We have visited, UT Austin, Northwestern, University of Chicago, Southwestern, Duke and University of Washington (Seattle).  She loves the University of Washington, but that is so far from me! And this is a bit about me too. Not really, but I like to think so. We have at least 2 more to visit and then she should have a good idea where she will go, if accepted. I'm proud of her 4.36 GPA and scoring 2230 on her first SAT but she has weaker areas that she feels the school will put a lot of weight on.  She is not a leader, she doesn't want to lead.  She wants to be a healer. She doesn't realize that she will eventually be a leader in that role but she will come to that conclusion her own, in time.Our next step is to get her to Germany this summer and allow her to have a European experience; without mom.  She will be there playing in the International Music festival. She loves playing the viola and she love Europe even more!  She only wishes it was in France where she could practice her French.  Maybe next summer.