A New Chapter.....

[Stuart Ablett]

Well, she is all packed, one large suitcase and one large cardboard box, both under the weight limit. Her carry-on bags are ready to go, we got her passport and travel papers, ticket etc. She has some Canadian cash, as well as some coin too and a few pages of notes on what to do and who to call if things go sideways at all. She is a fairly experienced traveler for being 15, I think this will be her 8th trip abroad.

Cross your fingers for her that everything goes well, and say a little prayer if you are of a mind to.

Cheers!

[allen levine]

Im quite sure all will go super well and now is the time you will begin to pull out whatever little hair you have left.

heres to your daughter knocking em dead over here, up there, and making daddy proud.(even more proud)

[Jeff Bower]

Safe travel for her and peace of mind for the rest of you staying put!

[Carol Reed]

and say a little prayer if you are of a mind to

We have a mind to. For the whole Ablett family.

It is said that the most important thing a person can hear from another is "I love you." There is another phrase that encompasses that one and means even more. Its, "I am proud of you!"

I am proud that you and your wife are brave enough and love her enough to allow this new growth in her life. I am also proud of a 15 year old young lady with enough moxie to want to have this experience in her life. And I am proud of the grandparents who are welcoming the exuberance of a teenager back into their daily lives.

If I may make a suggestion. Allow her sister to have a 'private' relationship with her. I know it will be hard in those 'not enough' times of contact with her, to allow her to maintain private and personal relationships. But that also is part of growing up.

Hankies are fine. Men are finer creatures when they use one for tears from time to time. Makes me proud to know ya!

Carol (in her 'pastor' role)

[Bob Gibson]

and say a little prayer if you are of a mind to

We have a mind to. For the whole Ablett family.

It is said that the most important thing a person can hear from another is "I love you." There is another phrase that encompasses that one and means even more. Its, "I am proud of you!"

I am proud that you and your wife are brave enough and love her enough to allow this new growth in her life. I am also proud of a 15 year old young lady with enough moxie to want to have this experience in her life. And I am proud of the grandparents who are welcoming the exuberance of a teenager back into their daily lives.

If I may make a suggestion. Allow her sister to have a 'private' relationship with her. I know it will be hard in those 'not enough' times of contact with her, to allow her to maintain private and personal relationships. But that also is part of growing up.

Hankies are fine. Men are finer creatures when they use one for tears from time to time. Makes me proud to know ya!

Carol (in her 'pastor' role)

Wow, well said Carol. KInd of makes me a bit misty. Can I borrow you hankie Stu

[Paul Gallian]

Stu,

None of my business but does she hold dual citizenship?
I think that might help in many regards.

As others have said I also think she will do fine --err-- more than fine ---- terrific!!..

I know you are proud of her.. We (the family) appreciate you sharing with us.

Paul G

[Frank Fusco]

I already commented on Facebook. As others said, it is tough seeing them off. We have had three leave the nest. An upside, these days, I understand Canada has become a quite cosmopolitan country since the 1970s. Your daughter will blend in with society very nicely. That cannot be said for all countries or locales. We wish you all well.

[Jeff Horton]

Sounds like someone else I know who went to live it a far and distant land. Face it Stu, she is your daughter!

[Vaughn McMillan]

Sounds like someone else I know who went to live it a far and distant land...

But that was just for a couple months for martial arts training...nothing permanent, right?

[Brent Dowell]

IT truly is a pretty rare opportunity and a gift you are giving your daughter. I wish her well in her endeavors, and for you the strength to help her in whatever way she needs!