Stray Thoughts: What parents wish

Our son begins college next week

and we are both sad and happy to see him go.

His future has been patiently waiting and we all know it.

These are exciting times for him, but anxious times for us.

We have spent tens of thousands of hours helping him,

teaching him, showing him what he needs to know to get

by in this world and demonstrating discipline, patience and love.

As parents, these times are anxious …