A New Chapter for Patrick

We have one less kid in the house.  We drove him across Missouri to Atchison, Kansas.

 

We took most of the kids with us.

Here the back of St. Michael's Hall, his dorm for the year.

Here I am with the college kid in his room.

The obligatory college freshman by the school sign picture.

Mary is not be be left out.

After we moved his stuff in, which only took one trip thanks to the helpers, we explored the campus a bit.  I was very happy to see a small grotto with this beautiful waterfall.

My little Lourdes loving heart was happy to see St. Bernadette kneeling before our Mother.  They even have a stone from the original grotto in France.

After a late afternoon Mass, we said our good byes and headed home.  

I can easily see why Patrick chose Benedictine and know he will do well there.  We will miss him but know he is ready for this step. Love you Patrick!