Last Lunch

Yesterday was one of those routine days that holds great significance, nevertheless.  It was the last day that I made Sarah's lunch for high school.  She graduates next Thursday and of course, she has three days of paperwork and rehearsal, but lunch on those days will be spent at Buffalo Wild Wings or Tony's Pizza, with many friends no doubt.  Today, there's a pizza party in Mod 2 and so, my official lunch making days are over.

I've been mindful for many mornings as I put the drink box of Yoo-Hoo--a daily lunch requirement for Sarah--in her  brown bag that yesterday would arrive soon enough.  Making Sarah's lunch is a way that I have connected with her all through high school, even if she isn't necessarily aware of that connection.  I've sent her on her way with lunch and a kiss and the hope that each day would be a good one.

Sarah and I used to spend a great deal of time together in the car driving to soccer practice or school or a friend's house.  She got her license at 16 of course, and I no longer needed to chauffeur her around.  She has worked at Dairy Queen for almost a year, providing herself with her own spending money.  When she turned 18 in April, she went out and got a tattoo.  I forget what it says, but to me it reads, "I'm not little anymore."  She has a boyfriend now.  He is polite and affectionate and there to hold her hand and help her through the bad days.  In the fall, she'll be off to Salisbury University.

I already miss making her lunch.

The first day of kindergarten was a long time ago . . .

Comments

[Becky]

You should put disclaimers on your blogs. I didn't know what I was getting into and all of a sudden I am sitting at work with tears in my eyes and I have to go to the bathroom so people don't think I am crazy. This really is sweet, Daddy.

[Martha]

I agree with what Becky said. I knew that this was coming (both the day and the blog), but I'm sitting here with tears streaming down my face. Sarah and Becky are very fortunate to have a daddy as sensitive and as sentimental as you are.

[Austin]

Thank you, Becky and Martha!

[wench wear]

wow.. It's really nice to see a picture of your child when she's still really young and now, she's going to college. Cool! This one is a bit touching. Thanks much for sharing the post.