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Long and Short

 

By Ray Dent
Lakehill Preparatory School, Director of Development and Alumni Relations

This morning, as I stood at the north door welcoming the Lower School students, I looked through the glass and saw a tall Middle School student transiting the stairwell behind me. I was struck by how mature he looked. Not so long ago he was one of the Lower School “itty-bittys” so excited to be at school giving Mr. Perry a high-five at the door, saying “Good Morning!” then speaking with the lisp that comes from having lost a baby tooth, or two.

It reminded me how quickly our time here at Lakehill passes. Of course, I understand it may not seem that way for the parents and grandparents so involved in the daily whirlwind of activity around here.

For you, the mornings start progressively earlier as your child takes on ever increasing activities and more demanding studies. You multiply the days of multiple trips back-and-forth to study groups, practice sessions, pep rallies, sporting events, and birthday parties. Your late nights seem endless as term projects must be finished, first-dances need to be attended, homework increases exponentially, and you always make sure everyone gets home safely.

However, try to appreciate your passage through this exhausting, all-consuming window of time, because you’ll find it does close quickly. You are at that special season in a parent’s life when you have long days and short years.