Today the entire family attended our first graduation party of the season. Last week, my senior girl attended a party for one of her guy friends.....but this day was the party of one of her youth group friends and we were all invited as we know her parents well, and are friends with them.
and I realized it is just the beginning of the endings.....
endings that are happening all over this summer.....
and I was shown, in my spirit, that this day is the time to find the blessings in these goodbyes.......
the many blessings He has brought into our lives....
the teenagers that have graced our doorway.....
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| K, Courtney, B LIFE Club party |
for slurping sodas ............emptying Indian food boxes and Chinese food boxes......and wanting more...and more...and more.....
for empty cookie-crumb plates....
empty stomachs being filled.....mouths full of laughter......
shy smiles from quiet friends......
chains of arms snaking around the backs of us.....hugging, loving, united in Christ our Lord....
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| Courtney, Barrett, Brea January 2010 |
excited grins as awards are received.....
silly antics via slideshow presentations.....and tear-filled eyes at cake cuttings.....
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| Amylia and Courtney |
graduation caps and gowns tried on....and mama realizing that the nest will be minus one.....
proud smiles as the gold tassels are delivered......
and God shining through the moments with His Holy Presence amongst these young girls and guys....embracing change....holding to their firm foundational beliefs....
and I say thank You to the One who makes it possible for a Christian college experience.....
and I say thank you to the One who helped a young lady decide to pursue her Biblical studies at a Bible school...how precious this young lady is....what a nice friend she has been to my daughter.....and I say thank you for her mother's influence in my life....and for our chats...and knowing glances between us....of our daughters choosing well.....
and wanting to stay with the One who formed them in our wombs.....
only to say goodbye and put an end to where a beginning is forming......
2 comments:
Such a bittersweet time. I found my daughter and son's graduation such a roller coaster time of emotions.
Oh, the endings are bittersweet, but the new beginnings can hold so much promise! My youngest is finishing elementary and will be going into Jr. High. Even though I know he's ready, I don't think I am! The time goes by quickly, doesn't it?
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