Summer's Last Year In Europe

When I Was A Kid...
I remember when I was in middle school hearing my English teacher talk about this quote, "Time waits for no man." Over thirty years later, I still think about what that means.Summer Jacobson - graduate, Mannheim High School - Mannheim, Germany The older I get, the more often that quote comes to my mind.

It's never been more true in my life than now. I can't believe that our daughter, Summer, will be going off to college in nine months! Where did the time go? I want to say, "Wait, wait, slow down! Let me enjoy this time and be present to everything that it has to offer!" But that quote creeps back in and reminds me that once it's gone, it's gone.

We are very proud of Summer. She's been the most wonderful child and will be an asset to world as an adult. She's smart, beautiful and extremely talented. As parents, Jean and I couldn't be more happy. We've been blessed!

What School?
She's chosen to attend my alma mater, Weber State University. I say that she's "chosen" this university loosely. It's the one we've been paying taxes to for years - so we get a break financially for tuition. However, Summer scored high enough on her tests that it looks like she's got a full ride - tuition, books, dorm, etc. for the entire four years! How wonderful is that? So the college fund we've set aside, and continue to contribute to, will now be hers to live on for the four years, allowing her to focus completely on her studies - no part time or full time job to distract her! Exactly what we wanted for her. On top of all of that, she has family there - that's very important to us, too.

Summer Jacobson What is she going to study?
Right now, she's planning on doing a bachelor of integrated studies degree (B.I.S.). This allows her to pick three majors to study - she's selected: English (Writing), Photography, and Psychology. I think these are excellent choices. She's a wonderful writer, a creative photographer and has infinite curiosity about human behavior and the twisted human mind. She'll do well in all of these areas.

These nine months will go by fast. I'll do my best to remember to enjoy every moment - remember, time waits for no man!

We love you Summer!!! Also, when we "Tweet" you, remember to reply as quickly as possible, we worry!