The truck was loaded and ready to go. One lucky young man had parents who quickly sold their house and were downsizing so he got to have a few extra things for his very first apartment waiting for him on the other side. We set out for our journey heading East. Just mother and son and CAT! Yes, he took his beloved cat Gracie to help keep him company in his new home.
Each leg of the trip met with laughs, memories and bonding like no other. We drove 6-8 hrs a day as we worked our way closer to the destination.
Months before Max was accepted into the college of his choice and only college he applied to, in Chicago. Armed with a lovely gift scholarship from a PFLAG donor, and a financial gift from mom and dad, he was ready to start this next chapter.
His eyes widened as we entered the city. His dream to live in a big city was coming true. The truck barely fit into the alleyway as we unloaded his belongings into his quaint little studio apartment. Gracie unsure what is happening to her. They are HOME!
I stay a week to help get him settle and hug him goodbye, for now, as I watch my little boy become a man!
