Tuskegee University — Tuskegee, Alabama — Year 1, Semester 2
Another week, Aidan. And this one already feels different — you are building something real at Tuskegee, and we see it. Mr. Myron said this week, and here we are. Whatever happens, the fact that you made that call, kept the relationship warm, and showed up? That is who you are becoming. There's something in the log for you when you get a moment. Make this week count — we trust you completely. We love you, son.
— Mom & Dad
Good afternoon, Aidan. Hope the day has been good to you at Tuskegee. Mr. Myron said this week — stay ready. Keep that energy going. There's a note waiting for you in the log — open it when you get a minute. We love you, son.
— Mom & Dad
Good afternoon, Aidan. You did it — first shift at the Tuskegee University cafeteria. We cannot stop smiling over here. This is what it looks like when you show up, follow through, and build something real. Mr. Myron saw something in you, and today you proved he was right. This is just the beginning. We are so proud of you. Rest well tonight — you earned it. We love you.
— Mom & Dad
✨ Well done
You called Mrs. Jackson — and that meant everything to her. Checking in on someone who is not doing well, without being asked, is one of the most important things a person can do. That is character. That is exactly who you are. Keep going.
🏅 Easter Break Countdown
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Thursday, April 2 – Monday, April 6
Today's tasks
Keep the good thing going with Mr. Myron
He said this week — stay visible, stay ready. A quick, casual check-in keeps the connection warm. He's got you.
Talk to someone new today
Smile, stay off your phone — let Tuskegee feel like home, one conversation at a time.
First cafeteria shift — check this off when it happens
Mr. Myron said this week — when that day comes, this is the first thing you check off. We will be celebrating from Chicago.
Easter break is coming — start thinking about your days on campus
April 2–6, you've got the campus to yourself. Plan it now: visit the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, tour the George Washington Carver Museum, explore downtown Tuskegee, rest well, and use the quiet to catch up on anything you've been putting off.
Send Shaylynn a message this week
Mom is with her in Barcelona right now — even a short text from you means the world to her.
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How are you feeling today?
Tap the one that's closest to how you feel right now.
"You don't have to see the whole staircase. Just take the first step."
— Martin Luther King Jr.
"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, I will try again tomorrow."
— Mary Anne Radmacher
"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."
— A.A. Milne
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Shaylynn Pieters
Scripps College — Year 3, Semester 2 (Abroad)
Barcelona, Spain
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Spring Break — March 30 – April 6 — Live every day of it.
¡Buenos días, Shaylynn! Mamá ya está contigo en Barcelona — y esperamos que este primer día juntas haya sido todo lo que soñabas. Muéstrale tu ciudad — las calles que amas, los rincones que solo dos meses de vida real pueden enseñarte. Ella llegó hasta allá por ti. Deja que lo vea todo a través de tus ojos. Te queremos muchísimo desde Chicago.
— Papá (con todo el amor del mundo)
Buenas noches, Shaylynn. Esperamos que el primer día con mamá haya sido inolvidable — buena comida, buenas risas, y momentos que van a contar para siempre. Descansa bien, mija. Mañana hay otro día lleno de Barcelona esperándolas. Las queremos a las dos desde Chicago.
— Papá (con mucho amor)
Check in today
Show Mom your Barcelona — Day 1
She just arrived. Give her the full picture — Sagrada Família, Gothic Quarter, La Boqueria, your hidden spots. Let her fall in love with the city you've made your own.
Hope you introduced Mom to some wonderful eats today
You have been living in Barcelona for two months — lead her to the best of it. The places the tourists don't know. The ones you've claimed as yours.
What surprised Mom today?
Something you introduced her to that stopped her in her tracks — a view, a flavor, a moment. Hold onto it. Those are the ones she'll tell at every dinner table for the rest of her life.
Weekly check-in with Aidan — check off when done
He is navigating a big week at Tuskegee. Even a short message from his sister lands differently than anything else. Do this once this week and check it off.
Send photos to the WhatsApp group
Pieters_Barcelona_Tuskegee group — capture Day 1 with Mom. The moments, the meals, the streets. Dad wants to see everything.
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
— Saint Augustine
Tu español del día Cada día aquí es un regalo. Every day here is a gift.
"Not all those who wander are lost."
— J.R.R. Tolkien
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Carolyn Pieters
Barcelona, España — Día 1
🌍 Estás en Barcelona
Día 1
30 de marzo – 8 de abril · ¡Bienvenida!
Buenos días, Carolyn. You made it — and this family could not be more proud. Shaylynn has been waiting for this moment, and now you are there together in the city she has made her own. Let her lead you. Trust her instincts. The flight is behind you, the hotel is yours, and the next eight days are a gift. Aidan is pushing hard at Tuskegee — this family is moving on every front. Go, rest well, and let the adventure begin. We love you.
— Martin · Buenas noches y buen descanso
Buenas noches, Carolyn. Hope Day 1 was everything — good food, good laughs, and Shaylynn showing you her Barcelona. Rest well tonight. Tomorrow is a full day waiting for you both. We love you from Chicago.
— Martin · Duerme bien
Today's intentions
Try today's Spanish phrase on a local — check off when done
See your frase del día card above. One phrase, one attempt, one memory. Shaylynn will be your coach if you need her.
Long flight, new city, beautiful daughter waiting. Rest, freshen up, and let the excitement land. The adventure starts the moment you step outside.
Let Shaylynn be your guide today
She has been living in this city for two months. Follow her lead. She knows the streets, the food, the moments worth having.
Take lots of photos — send to the WhatsApp group
Pieters_Barcelona_Tuskegee group. Every meal, every view, every smile. Martin wants to see everything. So does Aidan.
Send Aidan a message — love from Barcelona
He is working hard at Tuskegee this week. A word from Mom, sent from Spain, lands like nothing else.
Leave Martin a note below — anything on your mind
He checks the Parents tab. He will see it.
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Your Barcelona diary — log each day
Tap a day and fill in what you did, what you ate, what surprised you. These notes are yours to keep.
How are you feeling today?
Take a moment. Where are you today?
Really strugglingReally good
Leave a note for Martin
Words for today
"A strong woman is one who feels deeply and loves fiercely. Her tears flow as abundantly as her laughter. A strong woman is both soft and powerful."
— Sylvia Plath
"You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously."
— Sophia Bush
"The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud."
— Coco Chanel
Family Overview
Good morning, Martin — here's how everyone is doing today
Aidan
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Tuskegee University — Alabama
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Shaylynn
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Scripps College Abroad — Barcelona, Spain
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Carolyn
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Barcelona, España — Día 1 — with Shaylynn
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How this works
Mood updates, notes, and urgent call requests appear in the activity feed below the moment they happen. If either child taps "I need to talk," SMS and email links appear on their screen immediately — they tap to reach you directly. Carolyn's notes to you also appear here.
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