First, we said goodbye to this guy:
Bronson has decided it was time to cut the apron strings and move out on his own. With DEl's help, he found a place in town with two other Dixie College students. Bronson must really be enjoying this time on his own; we only saw him once last week. He believes he'll have enough funds to see him through at least until the end of fall semester. We miss him - especially Mathison, who worries that Bronson is no longer part of our family. However, I know that being out on his own will is a good thing for our oldest son at this point of his life.
A couple of days after Bronson moved out, we received a new member of the family:
This is Ji Hye (pronounced Gee Hay), a college-aged Korean exchange student we are hosting for the remainder of the summer. She is taking part in an educational internship sponsored through the Washington County School District. Ji Hye is a very sweet girl, and gets along with our family very well. Krissia has been so excited to have a "sister" to hang out with in the evenings and on the weekends :) Ji Hye and Mathison have formed a very special relationship; she is very patient with him and seems amused by many of the things he says and does. In fact, when DEl recently asked Ji Hye what her favorite part of her experience has been so far, she replied with a smile, "Mathison!"
I wish I could keep my kids with me and protect them from the world....but life moves on. Things change, and we must change with them. For every down, there is an up; for every loss, a gain. And when the time comes for a child to spread his wings, all one can do is hope he will remember the lessons that will help him to fly.
This is easy to say, so much harder to do! I'm sure I'll be a basket case again when Krissia's turn comes :)
4 comments:
Does your new "family member" speak very good Engrish? How long is she staying? Sad that Bronson has left the nest...but you're lucky it isn't too far.
Even though I'm sure it was a sad day for you, I'm sure it's a good thing for him to be on his own a little bit :) It sounds like a fun and interesting experience to have this foreign exchange student living with you!
I still can't believe Bronson is 19! It will be a very sad day when Krissia moves out!
It's really hard to believe that Bronson is old enough to be in college and on his own. I like his haircut. He looks good.
The pics of Sohpi are all so cute. I liked 3,6,7,9,10, and 11. 3,7 9 and 11 are faces that she often makes are remind me more of her personality. Thanks again for taking those! They turned out adorable!
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