In preparing for our upcoming garage sale I came across a "God's Little Instruction Book for Mom" that my mom gave to me a few years back. I thought it would be fun to take one page each week and blog about it. Here is the first quote:
"As a mother, my job is to take care of the possible and trust God with the impossible." - Ruth Bell Graham
This first entry caught my attention because today is the last day of Intermediate school for my oldest son. As I dropped him off today I felt a little bit sad and a little bit teary eyed. I clearly remember dropping him off for his first day of kindergarten. Watching him walk into the classroom a little unsure and staying close to my leg. Today as I drop him off at the curb I am made painfully aware of the sharp contrast in his behavior as he jumps out of the front passenger seat of my minivan with great confidence. The hugs and kisses I used to get when I dropped him off at school have been replaced with a cool "Bye Mom" as he runs off to catch up with his friends.
While I am super proud of his independence and the young man he is becoming there are times I long for the sweet little boy that used to climb up into my lap for bedtime stories. I find myself thinking about his future. His first year of athletics next year in middle school, his first crush, his first year of high school, his first time to drive, his first wreck, his first date, his first heartbreak, his graduation. In some ways it is similar to when he was a baby and I was anticipating his first tooth, his first steps, his first word. He will turn 12 in about a month and while he is learning to find his own way I must learn to trust that I have done a great job of teaching him God's way and learn to let him fly.
I have done all that is in my power to bring him to this point and I will have faith in the Lord to get us through the impossible teenage years! I will continue to seek God's guidance and wisdom in the day-to-day care of my children for they really belong to Him and are only mine for the moment.
And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee. - Psalm 9:10
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3 comments:
What an awesome entry...I think I have the same book. I will have to dig it out!
Our boy is growing up! You have done a great job raising him. I can't wait to see you guys this summer!!!!
I posted bathroom remodel pics in my blog if you are interested!!
Love ya!
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Thanks! I saw the bathroom pics...it's looking good! I tried to comment on your blog but I couldn't figure out how to? Do I have to sign up?
Can't wait to see you guys either!!!
Garage sale, huh? You are one busy lady!
The park was so fun yesterday, thanks for coming!
Great verse at the end, wonderful! Let us all know how the garage sale goes.
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