BYU and Cal=the Collins kids

The 3rd launch in 3 years:)

From Cal Poly SLO as a freshman basketball player to Portugal as a missionary for the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints!

Here she is following what is right for her once again as a transfer student to BYU.

I think we all feel this was a divine pivot for her:)

Although, this incredible Dad had to work hard at wrapping himself around the idea of her going to BYU.

If anyone could soften his heart, it's Lucy.

Almost crossing the state line into Utah...

Almost but not really fitting her loft bed at her apartment

haha

She lucked out on a cozy apartment, near the side of campus she wants to be on, hit the jackpot with her current roommates (they are awesome!) and attending classes that are directing her on the path she will be most suited for :)

After getting her settled we spent the last day taking in the beauty and simplicity of Utah:)

She is well on her way!

She has made friends, been academically challenged and even...had some dates already.

I realized this past week that I have never personally prayed so much for my kids until now, that they are out on their own.

As I fasted today for a special young man in our ward, I felt the need to fast for our Henry as he contemplates his major and making a potential changes.

Henry began his sophomore year at Cal. Job intact, excellent grades, and boy, a lot of discovery.

I look at them and wonder about all of the various things they will do and paths they will take :)

It's exciting.

It also makes me worry.

haha

And telling people I have 2 children in college,

one at BYU and one at UC Berkeley...delights me to no end.

The confused looks, the questions, the comments...it reminds me of this quote of what it's like for us:)

"Do I contradict myself? Very well then, I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes."

-Walt Whitman

I am so proud to be their mother

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