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When I saw the cap and gown, it hit me: What I had been anticipating for the past year was about to happen.
I have been looking forward to my youngest daughter's graduation, and yet I find myself wary of the change we will face the next few months. Graduating from high school means a new chapter in our lives.
We have prayed for Sarah all of her life. My husband and I have given her a godly foundation that we trust will benefit her. She and I have been bonding as mother and daughter throughout her senior year. She has been able to confide in me about some of her relationship and school issues. I am going to miss her very much. The youngest in any family is usually considered the baby. From a little girl, I now see a beautiful young woman emerging.
Change is never easy. But change is good, especially when it gives us the opportunity to grow and deepen our understanding of the world and its complexities. Sarah will make new friends, experience new things, and I know that she will continue to blossom.
Courage allows us to tackle pain or difficulty without fear. I have always trusted God during difficult times, through prayer and faith in His promises. But I wonder if I am facing this one without fear. It is not fear that God won’t take care of Sarah while she’s away from us; I know God is faithful. What I am working on now, and in the months to come, is facing this change in my life—without fear.
My prayer point this week is actually a prayer request, one that we can do together. Would you pray for me to have courage, and I will pray for all of you who may be facing difficult times in your lives?
Today, I am very proud of Sarah and welcome your prayers.
God bless you!
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I will pray for you ,my son is 14 and is a rare blooded boy.I know in a few years he wants to enlist in the military and find his own way.He really could get a part time job and go to school around here.I know that he wants to pave his own way.Pray for me to not be too over protective,and may he be safe.Good luck and God bless you.
Dear Peola,
Of course I will keep you in my prayers. It's never easy when a child leaves for college. Yes it is a "big" adjustment not only for the child but also to the rest of the family too. God bless you all, and especially
Sarah and her future.
Thank you so much for your article! It is just what I needed today. Our son, Cy, the youngest of 4 will be leaving for college in less than 2 months. I am so happy for him because he's decided what he wants to do...biotech research...and can't wait to get started toward doing that. It's a struggle, though, for my husband and myself to see him go! My husband and son are best friends and he's really dreading the loss. At the same time, it's such a joy to see him growing into a confident, Christian man. So many conflicting feelings! I'm praying that God watches over our son and guides him and gives us the courage and strength to move on to this next step with joy and peace.
I will definitely pray for Sarah and you and your husband, that God gives you the strength and courage you need during this time.
God Bless