Could it be?

It's 79 days to graduation and the fact that I can say that feels so surreal that I couldn't even begin to explain. I am actually finishing this degree! My mom is supposed to make the trip up to see me graduate (yes, I'm walking. After 16 years of working on this degree, I am definitely walking!) and that will likely be when she finally meets Robert. Little weird that we'll have been dating for 2 1/2 years (and engaged for a year and a half) when they finally meet, but then again, she does live 1100 miles away. Speaking of awkward times with the parents, Bingo's on his way to Kentucky to pick up his dad and bring him back to Detroit for a few days. We'll get lunch or dinner one night and I'll be reminded of Bingo's familial obligations and how real they are and how his needing to move closer to his dad is becoming more and more necessary. And while seeing Bingo tenderly care for his dad is sweet to see, it also serves as a reminder of impending tough times for he and i... and likely a period of physical separation. i don't much like to think about those things. i don't think i knew how much love i was capable of giving. and the idea of being apart for an extended period just hurts.