First day of school, happy to get everyone back into a schedule. You drop the kids off for school, and then boom. It hits you like a ton of bricks. Lump in your throat and tears in your eyes. Why am I tearing up, I ask myself? Every year, the same thing. I'm told by friends with older children that it doesn't stop. First day of PreSchool, Kindergarten, Jr. High, High School, College, First job, the first time you drop them off with friends at the mall or a movie, first date, Prom, the list is endless. They are all milestones in our childrens lives and in ours. So my tears are of joy. We have successfully raised them to this point. Tears of sorrow because we can never have these days back again. Tears of fear because I am not in control of their day or the people they will encounter. Tears of peace because my days will be...less hectic, yet lonely. Tears of excitement because they have so much to look forward to.
Dear Father, be with me today while I struggle through the list of emotions. I know they are your children and you will work good in everything that happens to them today. I am confident of that. Thank you for letting me sit at your feet today and cry a little. Be with the kids today as they struggle through their list of emotions. Excitement to see their friends, anxiety about leaving home, fear of their schedule and whether or not their friends will be in their class. Father, calm their souls, keep them at ease as they move through out their day. I pray this in the name of your Son, who you watch grow and ultimately crucified for me! Wow!!! Thank you Father!! Amen
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