I loved reading this. It brought back so many memories. We also have a 2026 graduate. I recently was going through old pics and came across the one I took of him as he walked away with his pillow and bag on day #1 of NSO in July of 2022. He saw that same pic and said “That’s weird because I almost got lost that day. Now I know that area like the back of my hand.” Thursday and Friday we attend NSO with our second son and Sunday he will be moving in for the summer. It’s amazing how fast the times flies. I am trying to enjoy these last moments before the next adventure begins. Thanks for sharing.