Oh wow what a huge chapter in both of your stories!
I have little ones about to head off to college and I am just ignoring the impact it will have on our lives for now. It is always a yin and yang with kids I find. So excited for them to develop from little wonderful pains in the ass to their own dynamic and mysterious adults.
congrats on your wonderful and deep connections with not only your family, but old friends. They root us for strength in storms.