End of an era

RevSmoke · 08-28-2013, 11:08 PM

Well, tomorrow we drop my oldest, Nathan, off at University of Wisconsin. He's thinking of trying out for the rowing team, but we stopped off at the boat house a couple weeks ago and he met a couple of the girl rowers and his comment was, "the girl rowers are bigger than I am, thanks mom (she's 4'9")."

It is the end of having our oldest at home with us.

Tomorrow will be a long drive home from Madison. Keep my wife in your prayers.

We did pack a "few" cigars for him. He wanted "at least" 2 Churchills to smoke while they sat on the curb and watched other freshman move into the dorms.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

08-28-2013, 11:14 PM

Prayers sent for your wife and son Rev... he'll be fine, and eventually so will be your wife...

Moose6026 · 08-28-2013, 11:18 PM

Best wishes, thoughts and prayers. Change maybe scary but that doesn't mean it's a bad change

RevSmoke · 08-28-2013, 11:22 PM

I am exited about this whole thing. I think I raised him right - he's an independent thinker, but with solid moorings. I will miss him, but this is what we raised him for. It is time for him to go out into the world and make a difference. My prayer is that he sees his education as an opportunity to find his niche to make a difference for others, that their life might be better and (this might be offensive) lead others to see that being in Christ gives us a hope not only for eternity, but for life in this world.

pnoon · 08-28-2013, 11:44 PM

It's the milestones in life that makes us stop and reflect.
Sending a son or daughter off to college is a moment of mixed emotions.

I share your feelings, Todd. Having done the same with two of my own.

CigarNut · 08-28-2013, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

It's the milestones in life that makes us stop and reflect.
Sending a son or daughter off to college is a moment of mixed emotions.

I share your feelings, Todd. Having done the same with two of my own.

Could not have said it better myself. This is the time where I really saw my sons turn from boys to men. I am very proud of them as I am sure you are proud of your children.

14holestogie · 08-29-2013, 05:25 AM

You and Pauline did good, Todd. Best of luck to Nathan on his next phase.

kelmac07 · 08-29-2013, 06:07 AM

Congrats on the milestone Todd.

E.J. · 08-29-2013, 08:59 AM

Congrats and sending good juju his way!

This is a milestone that is a year away for me....and that I am not anxiously awaiting.

czerbe · 08-29-2013, 09:46 AM

Sad/Happy times either way you should be proud

cjhalbrooks · 08-29-2013, 09:50 AM

I hope everything is going well. He will be fine. You are a very solid man (from what I see here). If your son even comes any where close to following in your foot steps the world will truely be blessed.

Savor the Stick · 08-29-2013, 02:24 PM

Congrats Todd,
I will be sure to keep the "Youngster" in prayer...as well as the bride.

357 · 08-29-2013, 02:37 PM

I dread the day. Prayers sent Todd for you, the Mrs, and your grown "children".

08-28-2013, 11:08 PM	#1
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,849 Trading: (51)	End of an era Well, tomorrow we drop my oldest, Nathan, off at University of Wisconsin. He's thinking of trying out for the rowing team, but we stopped off at the boat house a couple weeks ago and he met a couple of the girl rowers and his comment was, "the girl rowers are bigger than I am, thanks mom (she's 4'9")." It is the end of having our oldest at home with us. Tomorrow will be a long drive home from Madison. Keep my wife in your prayers. We did pack a "few" cigars for him. He wanted "at least" 2 Churchills to smoke while they sat on the curb and watched other freshman move into the dorms. Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

08-28-2013, 11:14 PM	#2
Robulous78 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: End of an era Prayers sent for your wife and son Rev... he'll be fine, and eventually so will be your wife...

08-28-2013, 11:18 PM	#3
Moose6026 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Dan Location: In a house Posts: 358 Trading: (1)	Re: End of an era Best wishes, thoughts and prayers. Change maybe scary but that doesn't mean it's a bad change __________________ Life is hard, but it's harder when you're stupid. - John Wayne

08-28-2013, 11:22 PM	#4
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,849 Trading: (51)	Re: End of an era I am exited about this whole thing. I think I raised him right - he's an independent thinker, but with solid moorings. I will miss him, but this is what we raised him for. It is time for him to go out into the world and make a difference. My prayer is that he sees his education as an opportunity to find his niche to make a difference for others, that their life might be better and (this might be offensive) lead others to see that being in Christ gives us a hope not only for eternity, but for life in this world. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

08-28-2013, 11:44 PM	#5
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: End of an era It's the milestones in life that makes us stop and reflect. Sending a son or daughter off to college is a moment of mixed emotions. I share your feelings, Todd. Having done the same with two of my own. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

08-29-2013, 05:25 AM	#7
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: End of an era You and Pauline did good, Todd. Best of luck to Nathan on his next phase. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

08-29-2013, 06:07 AM	#8
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: End of an era Congrats on the milestone Todd. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-29-2013, 08:59 AM	#9
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: End of an era Congrats and sending good juju his way! This is a milestone that is a year away for me....and that I am not anxiously awaiting.

08-29-2013, 09:46 AM	#10
czerbe Just a Traveling Man Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Corey Location: Reading Pa Posts: 1,309 Trading: (2)	Re: End of an era Sad/Happy times either way you should be proud __________________ Live fast, hard, everyday like its your last.

08-29-2013, 09:50 AM	#11
cjhalbrooks I am behind you. SHHHHH Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Cory Location: Under a Bridge, trying to find the troll who stole my soul. Posts: 1,370 Trading: (20)	Re: End of an era I hope everything is going well. He will be fine. You are a very solid man (from what I see here). If your son even comes any where close to following in your foot steps the world will truely be blessed. __________________ GMCGTPWHAF Tennessee Chapter. Down with the bloody BIG HEAD

08-29-2013, 02:24 PM	#12
Savor the Stick ~Loves the Lord~ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin, or just K Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 1,945 Trading: (67)	Re: End of an era Congrats Todd, I will be sure to keep the "Youngster" in prayer...as well as the bride. __________________ Pastor K Please Support the Troops

08-29-2013, 02:37 PM	#13
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: End of an era I dread the day. Prayers sent Todd for you, the Mrs, and your grown "children". __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain