The boys have played well together all summer, with the exception of a few "wild" moments. Lately, they have been pushing my buttons and I was so looking forward to school starting and getting back to a structured routine.
A thought occurred to me this morning--one that brought tears to my eyes. I recalled a facebook post from a sweet family at our church who just took their daughter to her freshman year in college. God blesses us with these children for such a short amount of time, then they go off to live their life. We are charged with nurturing and teaching them to follow God's will. It's such a humbling task. The good thing is we don't have to do this alone. If we turn to God, He will guide our steps.
So, as I was getting ready for Church, I was fighting tears and sadness. I know they will grow up, but just not wanting it to be so fast. God is so good--all the time He is good. Today during worship, Hayden asked me if he could sit in my lap. I seized this opportunity. I cherished every moment of holding my amazing, stubborn, funny, loving and caring 6 year old. I whispered "I love you" in his ear. He looked up at me with those awesome blue eyes and said "love you too". My heart is so full!
Parents, love your kids. They will grow up even if you don't want them to. In our case, we have until August of 2026 before we have to drop Hayden off for his freshman year at Texas A&M! Gig'em
Ooo kori..how true this is..i eat up every opportunity my kids give me 2 hug on n luv on them..tjey come more frequently with Logan who starts middle school than with Larry whos beginning his Sr yr...but he does give me some chances..however we did have a discussion referring 2 this time next summer how we would b getting ready 2 send him off 2 college..this conversatiob immediately brought tears 2 my eyes..i have 2 try n document all memiries this yr.
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