from the publisher
contributors
It’s fall—a time for change,
publisher
and the Mashburns have had some changes. Our
oldest, Spencer, is off at school. Well actually, he’s
only 10 mins away, but he’s not living here, so he’s
officially “off at school.” I seriously underestimated
how much I would miss him. My other boys have
been relegated to constant hugging (especially
before bed) as I’m now realizing this time with
them is counting down, and this time with them
IS precious.
Pam Mashburn
editor
Jennifer Kornegay
art director
Heather Cooper
graphic design
Heather Cooper
Lauren Childs
I’m so thankful that my oldest is enjoying college (well, mostly the social part of it),
and it’s hard to not be happy for him. He’s learning a lot of life lessons that can’t be
taught at home, and I’m learning that to listen is more important than constantly
trying to parent. Our transition to coach and advisor is starting, and like it or not,
we’ll be completely there in four years.
I’m so thankful for this season to parent these young men (even when they do
knuckleheaded things), and they are SO thankful for the nightly hugs! My advice,
“Get your hugs in while you can!”
Thank you for going through this
parenting journey with us—We’re
all in it together!
editorial contributors
Jasmine York
Amy Presley
Angie Hayden
Megan Dorsey
Thomas Rains
Michael Lux
Michelle Walden
CollegeCounts
Children’s of Alabama
Waldorf College
Jennifer Kornegay
proofreader
Brittany Hamilton
marketing & social media
Amy Presley
Angie Hayden
pam mashburn
[email protected]
334-578-7810
countdown-to-college
workshop coordinator
Amy Presley
p.s. I had a sweet mom with three grown chil