Another summer is coming to a close… I can feel it in the breeze. In some ways I’m not ready for it to end, although I’m excited for the changes and new beginnings fall brings… with its cooler temps and fabulous colors.
This year there’s no shortage of change. Tomorrow morning (Monday) my boy will be going to his first day of freshman orientation. I can’t believe my firstborn is going to high school. I don’t know if I’m ready… but he seems to be.
I remember dropping him off to his first day of pre-k and crying in the parking lot. I watched my tiny boy walk away from the car looking both nervous and excited, and felt like I was abandoning him.
Tomorrow I’ll drop him off and I already wonder if we’ve prepared him for what’s next. Did we do a good enough job… does he know no matter how hard things get, he’s never alone? Even when we’re not able to be there, will he remember God always is?
Then there’s my girl… she’ll be in 7th grade. She won’t have big brother to look after her this year, and she made cheer team, so she’ll be performing at lots of extra-curricular activities.
She’s transitioned from a tween to a beautiful young lady over the summer. I want to protect her and make sure no one ever breaks her heart, but I know that’s not possible. Instead I have to believe that she’s strong enough to handle it, and to support her choices and decisions.
I feel the same way about my son. I never want either of them to hurt. We all want only the best for our kids, but sometimes all we can do is love them and be there to pick up the pieces when things start to fall apart.
To top it off, I’ll be starting school this week too. My first day as an official Special Ed Staff Assistant is September 1st. As excited and grateful as I am… I’m a bit anxious too. I want to do the best I can for my students, and still have my own family remember how important they are to me.
There are many changes taking place in our family this fall. I believe God has big plans (and blessings) for each of us. Things will be busy, and I’m sure there will be plenty of ups and downs… I hope to share them with you as we go.
From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another. John 1:16
What big changes are you facing this fall? Do you look forward to new beginnings… or would you rather see things stay the same?
