Madeline was planning to drive home from the University of Texas in Austin this past weekend for the first time. She wanted to see some of her friends in a play at Martin High School. She has a class at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, and Susan and Rob didn't want her driving home after she finished the class because of the horrid traffic late on Friday (or any) afternoon. She was going to have to wait and come home Saturday morning. Her parents were so concerned about her making the drive since it was her first trip by herself.
So...then there came the bomb threat. They were not quite as worried about her driving then! It was "Get on the road as quick as you can!" Of course, she made it beautifully.
The Metzgers were so kind to invite Shirley and me to lunch at Mac's Bar & Grill yesterday (Sunday), so the grandmothers would get to see our college freshman! We had a great time listening to tales of rush and friends and classes, etc. We grandmothers eat that kind of thing up.
At one point Madeline excused herself and went to change into shorts and a sweatshirt for the drive. (She looked so cute!) She was leaving straight from Mac's to head back to Austin--again for the first time alone. Of course, you will probably remember that it was raining. So Madeline starts hugging everyone goodbye, then Rob and Susan start in cautioning her (again) and giving her last minute directions. The only problem was, one was telling her to be sure to be in the right lane at some point,and the other the left. Along with Susannah's and my exchange of a slight "rolling of the eyes," it certainly became a "Father of the
As in the movie, a poignant moment followed the funny one. Susan's and Rob's faces as they watched her drive away were haunting.
Later I received a text: "She's safely back in Hardin House." And mine back, "Praise the Lord!"
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