There are moments in motherhood that feel too big to put into words… and this is one of them. My baby is going to COLLEGE! … Like, what?!
This is a FAR from their first day of kindergarten or that pre-school graduation we cried our hearts out at, as if they’d just won a Nobel Prize. No. This is a huge step into the future. One that High School Seniors have been thinking about for entire year… COLLEGE DECISION DAY .
I’m sitting in a mix of emotions; pride, excitement, disbelief, and yes… a few tears I keep pretending aren’t there. Because how did we get here already? I feel like we just started her journey through highschool, and now college, just wow. We always know the day is coming, but I don’t think any parent is ever truly ready for it.
Jordyn, my baby, has officially chosen Hampton University, where she’ll be majoring in Biochemistry. Let me just say that again slowly, because whew… biochemistry. My girl is out here doing BIG things.
Why Hampton, you ask? Welp, for a few reasons. For starters, it has a great program that she feels is a good fit for her interest. Two, they offered her the best financial package. And lastly, it’s an HBCU.
Not going to an HBCU myself, is literally one of those things I think I’ll regret for the rest of my life. As a Black woman, I know for a fact that I missed out on so many cool experiences, vital pieces of information in my curriculum, long lasting friendships and a true sense of self. I’ve compared my own experiences to those who attended HBCU’s, and I’d feel an overwhelming sense of remorse, every single time. I didn’t want my daughter to live with that same weight of guilt.
But what makes this even more special isn’t just the school or the major, it’s the vision behind it. Jordyn isn’t just going to college, she’s chasing her purpose. Her dream of becoming a Cosmetic Chemist or Biomedical Engineer is bold, brilliant, and so uniquely her. It’s the perfect blend of science, creativity, and impact. And if you know Jordyn, you know she doesn’t do anything halfway.
This moment didn’t just happen overnight. It’s built on years of early mornings, long nights, moments of doubt, moments of growth, and the kind of quiet determination that doesn’t always get applause, but deserves a standing ovation. I’ve watched her push through challenges, stay focused when it wasn’t easy, study until midnight, and carry herself with a strength that makes a mother stand a little taller, and smile a lot wider😁.
But while everyone is celebrating where she’s going, I can’t help but reflect on who she’s become: Smart, Driven, Grounded, Faith-filled, Resilient, and doing exactly what she wants with her life. For me, that’s the biggest win.
As a mom, or as a parent in general, there’s something incredibly humbling about raising someone who is now stepping into the world on their own path. You realize your job was never to hold on tightly forever, no matter how bad you may want to—but to prepare them to fly.
I can’t express how proud I am of her. Not just for all she’s accomplished, but for the beautiful person that she is, both inside and out. I hope Hampton University understands they’re gaining someone truly special. I know for a fact she’s going to leave her mark in ways we can’t even imagine yet 💙🤍.
Is your child in college? How did you deal with letting them go? What school did they choose? Are they close to home?
Luckily for me. Hampton is just about 6 hours away, so I’ll be there often. She won’t get rid of me that easily 🤣.
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TTYL
LEXI 💋
