The GoodBye

For the Spring semester of his Sophomore year, our oldest son is participating in Franciscan University's Austria program.

" Students participating in this program live and learn in a 14th-century former Carthusian monastery. "

"Weekly travel opportunities make the grand heritage of Western civilization—especially of our Catholic faith—come alive. It is an experience our students and alumni talk about for the rest of their lives."

It will be 4 months until we see him again. And he'll be seeing much of Europe!

The former monastery that serves as dormitory and home base, the Kartause Maria Thronus Iesu, is an international historical landmark. The Kartause serves as an elegant hotel during summer months, and was the first functioning hospital in Europe. Its location in central Austria positions it as an ideal central point for explorations throughout Europe: eastern and western. 

There's my husband, the proud Dad watching his son.

Of the 50 Best Study Abroad Programs FUS is #5 http://www.bestcollegereviews.org/best-study-abroad-programs/

So after lots of hugs, we said goodbye and now we wait for the photos and the stories.

Prayers for your safe travels, Son...we miss you already!