Naysia and I keep an loose list of "Best Days Ever" May 23rd is worthy of being on it.That morning at 8:15 was her 8th grade promotion ceremony. Sure it's "just" middle school--but a definite milestone. Four years from now we'll be celebrating again and anticipating her entry into college.
She collected her certificate, said her good byes to her friends and some teachers. Me, my mom and Angela were in attendance. While we waited for her we reminisced on the day she was born and how quickly the time has zoomed by. Naysia had a very tender moment with Angela, sad that this time in her life has come to an end.
Later that day we went to lunch and then more family came over for cake and ice cream. She didn't want it to be a celebration just about her. We instead celebrated the kick off of the summer season. She was all smiles the rest of the afternoon. And if at all possible she was about to smile just a little harder.
We had learned over the week to check her email everyday, several times a day for trip updates. That night we received two emails from my new friend Youn Ah (Yuna). Her role is the collector of necessary forms and to arrange the flights.
Attached with her email were the itineraries for her flights from Tucson to LAX , Korea, and back home.
Upon opening the attachment we sat in complete silence and viewed flight numbers, departure times, travel duration and seat assignments.
This is really happening.
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