The official start of Autumn is just around the corner—and already—the Off Grounds Housing Panic has set in. In hopes of keeping you and your Hoo from being swept onto the crazy train of hand wringing and confusion, our updated Housing Tips can be found in the link below. It's full of wise counsel from... Continue Reading →
THE RED FOLDER
While summer temps stayed in "the red zone" all across the country for weeks, I suddenly remembered it is time to repost The Red Folder. Whether you're still sweltering—or stranded by recent travel delays—please take a minute to peruse this important article. There's a lot of good information to get in place before your Hoo... Continue Reading →
Revisiting A Heavenly Celebration
Congratulations to all MomsHooPray with Class of 2024 Graduates! My own celebration way back in 2014 began with "sightings" of other MomsHooPray members. In the vast crowds of Valedictory and Final Exercises, I saw them. Unexpectedly spotting familiar faces, exchanging a wave, giving a quick hug or sending a text, "I SEE YOU!" felt like... Continue Reading →
BOLO for praying moms!
It's finally spring! Everything is blooming; what was hidden beneath the ground or previously unknown is finally being made visible—new life, new UVA acceptances and new opportunities for moms of faith to join other UVA moms in prayer for their students through MomsHooPray. So all you MomsHooPray, both undergrad and grad moms, BOLO (Be On... Continue Reading →
Passing The Baton—again!
The summer of 2010, I was getting ready for my day. Just out of the shower, hair dripping wet, no makeup on, I lamented. Frustrated, I told God that every internet search yielded nothing; I was looking for organized groups of moms gathering to pray for their college students. But there was nuttin', nada, zero,... Continue Reading →
Before They Fly The Nest
Reposting this timely article written by grad Mom, Ann Stewart, followed by new recommendations for counselors in NoVA, Richmond and Charlottesville. In the whirlwind of high school graduation events, summer vacations and shopping for dorm supplies, we may neglect an important topic: our high school graduate's mental health. One of the most proactive steps we... Continue Reading →