To be honest, I have been in denial for the last five years that this day would come. In my heart, I have been tricked to believe that Blan would just stay my sweet, silly preschooler forever. I am amazed by the growing, loving, smart, sensitive, happy, funny five year old God has given me. I strive each day to enrich his life, but it is I who am blessed by him and his precious little spirit. He inspires, teaches and loves me in ways I never could have dreamed. My head knows I have to share him now with his great big, awaiting world and wonderful teachers. He is so excited and so ready to begin this long journey. All I can do is watch, encourage, listen and pray.
Lord, thank You for this amazing boy. Thank You for the time we've had each day to bond through tears, laughter and play. God, thank You for allowing me to be his full-time mother, his teacher, his caregiver, his comforter. Please, Father, watch over him now. Protect him when I'm not there. Hold him in Your loving arms in times of disappointment and hurt. Guide and prepare him as he grows and learns. Give him courage, confidence and perserverence. Help him to find his hope and strength in the simple joys only You provide. And we will praise you, Lord, for all wins, all successes, big and small, in his life each day. In Jesus' name, Amen.
I did just fine up until it was time to kiss him good-bye. I quickly left him, not wanting him to see my tears and sadness. Thank goodness Aaron was there to console me.
Such a big boy.
2 comments:
Well he looks completely happy to be there! I hope that smiling face has continued this week; and that your heart is resting in Him. Love you!
OH dear...I am bit blurry eyed now..thanks for the tears! you need to publish that prayer...such sweet pictures and memories...I enjoy blogs so much! you look great by the way!
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