College Bound, Again

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First, Rebekah left me for a study abroad in Latvia all summer.  Then she came home for just a handful of weeks, and now she's headed back to campus for her Sophomore year of college at BYU.  She has now locked in her Russian Language Minor and is now dialing in on her Cybersecurity major.  Rebekah is rocking college and rocking life.  I'm so excited for her to enjoy this magical time of life. It's just FUN!!  Lots and lots of work, but so much fun and adventure!

Diana was not so glad to see Rebekah go back to school.  After we got Rebekah settled in her new apartment and were loading up in the party bus to head home I could tell that Diana was not happy.  She was huffing and puffing in her car seat with an occasional growl.  I turned around and asked my unhappy toddler what was wrong and she replied, "Rebekah doesn't need me! She keeps leaving me and she's not even sorry!"  Diana adores Rebekah so sharing her with college is a hard thing.  Rebekah had a great heart to heart with Diana on the phone and repaired the relational breach by reminding Diana that Rebekah needs her, but she just has to go to school now.  Diana understood and quickly forgave her beloved big sister. Oh, my mama heart!


Bekah with her cute roommate, Keira. 

Diana trying to stow away to live with Rebekah at BYU.

Future cougar, fingers crossed!

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