College

[rlh1974]

Hi all! I am super excited and sad today. This really has nothing to do with MS. My first born just left for college.😥 my stress is way up and emotions. Which I find harder to control with MS. But I've never felt so happy and sad at the same time!!! I don't know how those of you who have done this, made it through. I balled my eyes out! All with a smile. Such a strange feeling. So I just wanted to share happy news!

Love you all!

Rob

[Royjr]

Congrats!!!!

[Doubled51]

Congrats my friend. Makes you feel old don't it. Lol. Glad to hear something to smile about in your life. God bless you and all your family.

Donnie

[jimeka]

rlh1974 oh, don't they grow up fast. Is he far away? I hope and pray he is successful at what he does, and you the proud parents can enjoy watching your little boy become a man in his chosen vocation. Blessings Jimeka 🦋 🌈

[rlh1974 in reply to jimeka]

jimeka he is about an hour away in downtown Chicago. So, I will get to see him. But I miss him already!

Love to all!

Rob

[jennie62]

rlh1974

I felt the same way when my daughter went off to college. What really made me sigh with relief was her finding Mister Right then they married and now have a little girl who will be turning 2 in October. Now that makes me feel really old! LOL

Congratulations Rob! Your (not a) child (anymore) will have the best time in college making you proud even if they don't know it.

Jennie

[Doubled51 in reply to jennie62]

Jennie if you think a grand child make you feel old just wait for a great grand child. That really makes you feel old. And my oldest one will be 8 in October. But then I guess I am getting old. Lol.

Donnie

[jennie62 in reply to Doubled51]

Doubled51

Donnie,

You must be so happy and proud to have a great grand! Of course my favorite saying is when I feel like a teenager...Age is just a figment of my imagination and boy am I having figments lately. LOL

Jennie

[Doubled51 in reply to jennie62]

A whole lot of figments. Haha. Truck loads. Lol

Donnie

[SueAB]

rlh1974, So nice to get some good news from one of my MS friends. Congratulations on getting your "baby" to college!

[Kath55]

Well, congrats on your babe getting off to college. I don't know what it's like, having a child gone. All three of mine stayed at home while going to college.

[ssdw1958]

I have to let you know my oldest is now married with a wife and baby. my daughter in law and granddaughter went West and we thought they were coming back in two weeks come to find out the day they left they are staying out there and not coming back and my son is leaving to meet them. The other part is they were living with us. The very sad part is that Grammy and Grampy were not able to say a proper good bye. Then on top of all that my Unger son who in a couple of weeks is going back to college he is now going in to an apartment not a dorm which means that he won't be becoming home that much.

I am not trying to compete with you all I am trying to say I know what you are going through. I am going too miss them all but am going to miss that little one the most. And so is my husband the first week was hard. I know they are suppose to grow up and move away. But they had moved here while she was pregnant I held that baby when she was three days old. Now she is ten months old you talk about stress I feel your pain.

[Karen-x]

Totally understand your feeling! Such an exciting time for him! How far away is he?

[rlh1974 in reply to Karen-x]

An hour give or take Chicago traffic. He is in downtown Chicago, Southside. Which could mean 2 or more hours. But he is not the type to want to come home. He is already out exploring the city. I have been trying to get him to do that since he got his license. I am excited for him! Funny thing is, only a handful of kids from Illinois get into the school. So, he is there yesterday, with his TV his big ass computer. mini fridge. All the other kids are from all over the country and the world and flew in. So they have like a suitcase and a backpack. So needless to say, he will have people hanging out in his room. he has the big screen and the futon and mini fridge. I feel bad for my wife and her friend. No elevator. 4th floor and all that stuff. Hate to say this. MS was a blessing in this case. I stayed home and watched the snap chats! LOL!

Love you all!

Rob

[Nom_De_Plume in reply to rlh1974]

rlh1974 Haha. MS does have its advantages. 😂

Only fair. Sheesh!

[ssdw1958 in reply to Karen-x]

My oldest is going to Utah and my youngest I know is 90 miles away.

I live in Massachusetts, I know for the youngest it isn't that far but I know he won't becoming home that much but that's how it goes when they grow up.

[Fattius]

I understand your pain. My daughter will be 12 years old the 16th of November my son will be 11 the 28th that could only mean does teenage years are right around the corner and then my mind that carries the same weight! Lol

[rlh1974 in reply to Fattius]

Yep! Warning!!! They become jerks!!! Lol! My youngest gets her driving permit this week!!!!

Love you all!

Rob

[Fattius in reply to rlh1974]

I'm sorry!!! Lol

[Nom_De_Plume in reply to Fattius]

Fattius

Yes, this is "prime time" for you! Lots to impart now if you haven't already. (My hunch is that you're on it, though!)

PS Love your doggie pic! 😀

[Fattius in reply to Nom_De_Plume]

Im human so I have no idea what I'm doing! That is Sandy one of 3 blue fawn pitbulls

[Nom_De_Plume]

rlh1974 Oh wow. I can't relate to the experience, but your response seems perfectly natural. I'm only sorry it has come on the heels of other recent challenges you've posted about.

How have you been managing the depression? (Stable? Progress?)

Did you have that second round of steroids you talked about?

Sometimes I think it would be nice if life had a "pause" button so we could manage one thing at a time! ⏸

[rlh1974 in reply to Nom_De_Plume]

I have not. My employer cut my insurance 8/1. So I'm scrambling to get my cobra going!! Excuse my language, but freaking bastards!!!! My depression with a lot of work and support is getting better. Thanks for asking! You guys are one reason it's better! Plus, "helping my buddy work on his car. I truly appreciate all of you and the support you give daily!!!!

Love you all so much!!!

Rob

[Doubled51 in reply to rlh1974]

Glad your getting better man. Nothing like working on a car to get the old mind gears turning. Be blessed.

Donnie

[Nom_De_Plume in reply to rlh1974]

@rlh1974 Please! I'd say you are justified in your anger! Surely, your employer knows how much you need your insurance. That's awful. COBRA is expensive too. I don't need to tell you that.

So steroids are on hold for now. OK. Hopefully your MS is stable at least from the last course?

Glad to know your depression is lifting a bit! That's remarkable considering the other recent stressors you've mentioned. Good for you!

I'm kind of late getting onboard and learning different peoples' situations here, so I won't ask you to back track and fill me in. Please just keep us posted on how you're doing! I'll keep up the prayers for you and everyone else in our "MS group."

What a strong, resilient, and courageous group of people have come together here!

💪🏼

[Gregory_32]

Congrats man!!!! U smiled☺!!!!!! Nothing to do with MS, u actually didn't have MS at that moment!!!! Congrats again!!!!!!

[rlh1974 in reply to Gregory_32]

Thanks, that is a great way to put look at it Greg!!!!

Rob

[BigMar7]

Congratulations on sending your baby off to college! Such happy news! I'm in California and when my firstborn went to college up north I cried practically all the way home. When her sister went off to the east coast to college ten years later I cried even more! Such a happy and sad time for me. At least your boy is an hour away😀

[kdali]

Congrats to you both!!

[suzy20]

I feel for you, I have a daughter who is a senior in high school..., it is so bittersweet😊😢