This part never ends

This morning, Thomas had to be at school at 7AM for band trip.  Just as an FYI, you can add this to the list of things I most certainly will not miss about parenting students.  Anyway, as he was walking out the door, I realized how very much this part won't end.  As he walked out the door, I said a little prayer that he make safe and healthy choices, that he be safe on the drives and throughout the day.  That part absolutely won't end even as he graduates school.  Those prayers will always be sent up for my children.