Diana Cole’s 2021 Rosh Hashanah Message

In the upcoming year 5782, I see a whole change of experiences for myself personally and my family.

My oldest child is a high school senior (Class of 2022), so he, along with his peers, will be embarking on the beginning of their adulthood. Scary, I know. Along with his friends he will experience memories that will last a lifetime (hopefully like prom, college acceptance, graduation, etc.), and then embark on new adventures. My eldest daughter is a high school junior (Class of 2023), and hopefully she will experience a traditional junior year; from taking the SATs, prom, high school games, and beginning to think of where and what is in her next chapter. My youngest daughter is in 8th grade (Class of 2026). She will be venturing into her high school years and experiencing all of the fun that comes with it.

My husband and I, along with other families with high school students, will experience a new adventure with our children leaving the nest. We, along with other couples, will need to change our relationship from everything about the kids to everything about us.

Wishes for a happy, healthy, and sweet New Year.

Diana Cole is the website and community coordinator for the AJT.