Growing up is really a mixed bag, isn't it? My children are getting to the "leaving the nest" stage and it's really gratifying and heart-wrenching all at once! If you've been there, you know exactly what I mean.
My oldest has a year of college under his belt at a school that only the Lord Himself could get him into. We are SO grateful for the opportunity for him to learn at such a unique and wonderful institution! A privilege, indeed. Now he's home for a VERY short week before we send him off to Basic Training in Oklahoma, where he'll spend 10 weeks of his summer learning to be a soldier. I love his patriotism and his realism, but I still have mixed emotions. I love having him home, but we get this week and two weeks in August before back to college he goes. Sigh... Trying to make the most of it - but it is literally flying by!
So, as they grow up, so must I. No pouting or complaining about the way things are - they just are, and that's to be gracefully accepted. And really, truly (for the most part) I like the way things are - really, I do. I love that my son is becoming a man that I am so proud to claim as mine! I love that he's making his way and making grown up decisions. I love that he's growing as a man, a Christian and a patriot. I couldn't be prouder... but sometimes, growing up is hard - for all of us!
May 26, 2012
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