Communication with students...
I obviously do not have enough street-cred to obtain information on “How are things going in Huddersfield?” from Son number 2 (Andy). All queries were answered with the word "Fine". Step up Son Number 1 to the rescue. “I’ll phone him, mum”, has elicited the following titbits of information:
He has joined 2 clubs during Fresher’s week. Believe it or not, one is Jui Jitsu (not sure if I’ve spelled this right), but it’s definitely Martial Arts, and the other is a Meditation Group. His rationale - “One for exercising the body, one for exercising the mind”….
He is sharing a house with 7 other students….
He has obtained a bus pass for a fiver, which allows him free bus trips in Huddersfield for a year. If you had seen the hills, it’s a case of walking down into town, and bussing it back…
The CU were giving away free tomato ketchup in Fresher’s week…
Lectures start on Monday, and his first one will involve lots of 3-D animation techniques…
The sad thing is, that I had written him a letter today asking him some of these questions, which will land on his doorstep tomorrow morning. In one quick phone call, he answered all of the questions (to Chris) and much more. At least he’s talking to one of us…
He has joined 2 clubs during Fresher’s week. Believe it or not, one is Jui Jitsu (not sure if I’ve spelled this right), but it’s definitely Martial Arts, and the other is a Meditation Group. His rationale - “One for exercising the body, one for exercising the mind”….
He is sharing a house with 7 other students….
He has obtained a bus pass for a fiver, which allows him free bus trips in Huddersfield for a year. If you had seen the hills, it’s a case of walking down into town, and bussing it back…
The CU were giving away free tomato ketchup in Fresher’s week…
Lectures start on Monday, and his first one will involve lots of 3-D animation techniques…
The sad thing is, that I had written him a letter today asking him some of these questions, which will land on his doorstep tomorrow morning. In one quick phone call, he answered all of the questions (to Chris) and much more. At least he’s talking to one of us…
posted by PatK at
9:13 pm
2 Comments:
Pat,
Really sorry I haven't replied sooner but we have been away.
I have found your blogs so moving and am continuing to pray for Andy. I feel for you and can imagine that this is a time of readjustment for you and the family. It will never be the same again but what an exciting time for Andy's development.
I was talking to someone about loss the other day and believe that loss is still profound even if it is not a bereavement. I think children (sorry, young adults) leaving home is very hard to deal with. The family unit dynamics change and everyone experiences readjusting their personality to fit the gap.Remember you have to go through it...
I'll pray that you learn teenspeak soon.
:-)
Sarah
By
SarahB, at 11:54 pm
Wait 'till he's up to his neck in laundry. That will get him talking!
By
Jonathan, at 7:49 am
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