So much truth in this. Like I left the home on a great adventure, like a young bird flies away from the parental nest, and is introduced to a great big world. I got lost in it, but am now found. Like my children, they have flown away to experience life away from the parental nest. I pray for them like my mother prayed for me all of her living days. What more can we give our children, but our prayers to God, to guide them, protect them, teach them, and bless them with all of His promises.
Wow! I can ‘feel’ your sad heart! Such a poignant moment in parenting! I can tell you ONE THING. As a parent of 5 sons, it IS wonderful to see them become awesome young men! To watch them grow and mature. Another season of God’s glory is COMING, JD. We now have 16 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren, as a result of those 5 sons. The ‘backyard is bigger than you thought!!” Grace, Janet Chenoweth, Houston, Texas!
Reminds me of when I took our oldest to Asbury College in 2005. She was all smiles as we drove away. Five miles north of Wilmore, I pulled over and wept. Ugh. It's gotten easier . . .
So much truth in this. Like I left the home on a great adventure, like a young bird flies away from the parental nest, and is introduced to a great big world. I got lost in it, but am now found. Like my children, they have flown away to experience life away from the parental nest. I pray for them like my mother prayed for me all of her living days. What more can we give our children, but our prayers to God, to guide them, protect them, teach them, and bless them with all of His promises.
Wow! I can ‘feel’ your sad heart! Such a poignant moment in parenting! I can tell you ONE THING. As a parent of 5 sons, it IS wonderful to see them become awesome young men! To watch them grow and mature. Another season of God’s glory is COMING, JD. We now have 16 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren, as a result of those 5 sons. The ‘backyard is bigger than you thought!!” Grace, Janet Chenoweth, Houston, Texas!
Reminds me of when I took our oldest to Asbury College in 2005. She was all smiles as we drove away. Five miles north of Wilmore, I pulled over and wept. Ugh. It's gotten easier . . .
And then there are grandchildren! A blessing like none other. ❤️
I feel this. My youngest went away to the university this past fall.
Beautifully written. You capture that moment and every emotion it contains perfectly.
Mine are 7 and 9 right now. Squeezing them tight 😭😭