For the first month that he is there, he is not allowed to have any contact with his friends and family back home. That's right folks. My son is going away to a foreign country (albeit a wonderful and safe one), and I am not going to be able to hear from him for a month. I mean, I get it. They want him to acclimate. They want him to learn to depend on his host parents. But . . . dang.
What this means is, I am going to become a major lurker. I will be actively stalking my son on his Facebook page, his blog, and anywhere else I may be able to find traces of him in the Web 2.0 universe, and leaving no evidence that I have been there.
I have warned my son of my lurking, and promised not to break the rules of contact, so it's all good. He has strict instructions on what information he needs to be sure to include on his Facebook posts and in his blogs. Its all about keeping the mama from tipping over into crazy. He knows. Right now, I am really grateful for this source of connection.
What a beautiful experience that will be for your son! Wishing him safe travels and you happy lurking! :)
ReplyDelete(Also, I am very excited to stay connected with you after this class ends. I've very much enjoyed following you, and I do think we will make fantastic friends!)
Thanks, Melissa!
DeleteAnd ditto. I hope you plan to continue blogging. You're a talented, engaging writer! Please keep in touch!