- no American has spent more time in space
- 377 days in space over two lengthy stretches
- raised on an Iowa farm
- just landed on earth in the Soyuz from the International Space Station
and with all that she managed to call home almost once a week. (Read more here)
Family communication. When children are little they are always looking to parents listen and it is a fortunate parent who has grown children who still "call home." Maybe it's all the years of responding to "mommy, mommy" or maybe it's just part of who I am that makes my favorite highlights of the day the phone calls from children and grandchildren. And to hear their voice on answering machines...well...come on and confess. Don't we save them to hear all over again :) Even when we looe our parents or family members a cherished gift is to replay their messages and hear their voice.
Kids going to college: Make plans for communication.
Discuss with your child ways to communicate with you while she's at college. Many parents enjoy receiving e-mails from their college-aged children, and students often prefer this method of communication because it allows them to reach out to you on their timetable. If you'd like a weekly phone call, make that clear to your child. Once she's at college, ask her when it would be easiest to get her on the phone. Also, expect the frequency of communication to vary. Some kids get swept away by the activities of college life and neglect communication with their family. Others may call every day until they feel more at ease in their new life. It depends on the personality and college experiences of your child.
So take a moment in your busy day. Phone home. Complete the circle of love and say hello today.
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