Yesterday we spent time with family to celebrate the 'going away' to college for my 18 yr old cousin Savanna.
Ever since the day she was born, I was 11, she was my baby. I was a baby hog, I always wanted her. I wanted to hold her and watch her and boss her and take care of her. She was my baby. Then she grew up and became one of my very best friends. The 11 year age difference mine as well have been 11 days. We are thick as thieves. We spend hours together driving, talking, laughing- always laughing....we have so many little inside jokes and memories, I will miss her very much.
She has grown into a positively stunning young woman and she will undoubtedly excel in all that she does at ODU. She has this light about her that you can not help but be drawn to- she is a shining star. I know that it will be rough for her to leave home, her parents and her family as we are all very close always together if not daily then second to that as much as possible. I shared this quote with her and I think that it suits this situation for her and our family.. perfectly.
"A part of you has grown in me. And so you see, it's you and me together forever and never apart, maybe in distance, but never in heart."
How our family is, has created a huge desire in my life to have a big family of my own. Growing up always having someone there to cheer you on, and help you out and just be with -molded me in to having a huge heart for my family and that is something that I pray I can give to my children.
While we will miss Savanna greatly, she will never be far from us- because she is always in our hearts.
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