If you’ve ever had to send your kiddo off to college, you know exactly how Joanna Gaines is feeling right now. The beloved former HGTV star shared one of those bittersweet moments that so many of us can relate to—saying goodbye to her oldest son, Drake, as he heads back to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor for his second year of college.
Joanna posted a heartwarming photo on Instagram of her hugging Drake tight, and you can just feel all the emotions through the screen. “Second year in college… saying goodbye doesn’t get easier,” she captioned it, pouring out a sentiment that hits home for so many of us. She added, “Lots of love to all the parents sending their kids off to school this season,” and I don’t know about you, but I felt that deep in my heart.
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Her post was immediately flooded with comments from fellow moms who know exactly what she’s going through. One mom shared, “I cried the whole drive home when my son went off to college. It’s the hardest part of being a parent.” Another chimed in, “Even after years, it still tugs at my heart. Letting them spread their wings is so tough.”
Joanna, alongside her husband Chip have five kiddos—Drake, 19; Ella, 17; Duke, 16; Emmie, 14; and little Crew, who’s just 6. Over the years, they’ve let us into their world, sharing the joys and challenges of raising a family.
