My wife and I just returned from dropping off our daughter, #4, to college. She’s the first of our children to attend post-high school education, though her mother and I both graduated with Bachelor’s degrees. Some friends and family have asked if we are sad or will be okay with her gone.
Well-meaning to be sure, but this is a time for celebration, not sorrow. The process of standardized testing, application, interviews, campus visits, financial aid planning, and enrollment has been smooth and peaceful, thanks to the grace of God and lots of prayer.
Our daughter has been on an amazing journey thus far as she learned to follow God’s leading. And we’re even more excited to see what He has in store for her in the years to come, and how He is going to use her in His perfect will.
If you’ve been following my blog, you know I’ve had many thoughts about college, children, and planning for their futures and careers. My wife and I firmly believe college isn’t for everyone, it should never be simply a default, ‘next thing to do after high school’, and without proper research and planning, you might discover too late that your future job may not even require an $80,000 worthless piece of paper.
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