Alex, my 21 year old daughter is a senior in college. She has been interviewing for jobs since classes began in the fall. All of the dire economic news and job losses have taken their toll on Alex and her friends. They are worried and anxious about their futures. They have done their best to prepare and that may not be enough. Our young people are being asked to grow up quickly as their time to leave the safety of their nests and prepare to fly on their own rapidly approaches. We do our best as parents and then we have to let the fragile little birdies go out to test their own wings.
Alex accepted a job offer with the company of her choice. She was asked to choose between San Francisco, Chicago, New York and Atlanta for her home base. She chose Chicago and is making plans to get an apartment in the City after she graduates in May. My first little birdie is ready to leave the nest. Where did the time go?
For Freedom
As a bird soars high
In the free holding of the wind,
Clear of the certainty of ground,
Opening the imagination of wings
Into the grace of emptiness
To fulfill new voyagings,
May your life awaken
To the call of its freedom. John O'Donohue
How lovely for your daughter, this chance to spread her wings and grow. I have never been to Chicago, but it is supposed to be so beautiful and filled with art! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving... Roxanne
Posted by: rivergardenstudio | November 27, 2008 at 01:52 PM
Good for her! And good for you, these seem to be more perilous times and it must be comforting to know your daughter at least had a choice of jobs.
And thanks for suggestions about (the mounting pile) of art. It's a problem that some people would give their right arm to have. I'm storing all suggestions and will be opening my big box store soon!
Seriously, thanks. I'll see what develops.
Posted by: Shirley Ende-Saxe | December 04, 2008 at 05:09 PM