Finally, I was thinking this afternoon that he was not really going to leave, or that I was going to have to start packing it for him!!
(That’s James & Tim, one room mate, on orientation day)
They are planning to loft all 3 beds & they have a couch & chair, a tv, a fridge, a microwave, and tons of clothes & other junk!! I am sure it is going to be quite a crowded room.
There will be freshmen only there until mid-week & then the first day of classes is on Thursday.
It’s been weird for the other 5 kids to go off to school & he’s still here.
He’s been doing his best to show his independent spirit & make this move easier on all of us. In fact I am to the point where I just feel. It’s time. Let’s get this thing done.
Tuesday he and I went shopping for stuff he needs. I thought I might strangle him at some points.
It’s time he goes to college.
Hoping he learns a lot.
Hoping he grows up a lot.
Hoping he makes mature choices.
Hoping he grows in his walk with the Lord.
Hoping God is all over this move.
I have peace. I have to believe God is in control.
I have to believe it with all my kids.
Trust me when I say, that when I start to waver & doubt, it’s not a pretty sight.
I’ve wavered & doubted God’s control over my life & my children’s lives.
Raising kids is hard.
I am learning.
School is going well (as far as I know) for everyone!! Which is nothing short of a miracle, and I almost hesitate to say it out loud (so read this paragraph in whispers, ok?). I am really thankful. Hoping we continue this way.
I am loving my free of kids time. I finally feel like I am gaining my ground. Getting laundry worked on, cleaning things, sorting & straightening things, moving one kid out requires going through him & his brother’s things, since they share a room & closet. It’s a really good feeling to start to gain some control over out of control areas of my life.
I think this new season is going to be okay. I think we are going to adjust. And we are going to thrive. And God is going to continue to walk with us through each new day.
Bethel holds a family picnic on Saturday afternoon, then they “dismiss” us parents & take our kids off to their first meeting… My parents & all the kids are coming. (James called & invited his mia dad, we will see what happens there) (mia dad didn’t see his kids outside of a quick birthday lunch with James & Zach all summer)
If you think about it pray for us, and all the other families sending their kids away to college these weeks!!
Thanks!
Pam
3 comments:
We will be thinking of you all this weekend. Tell James to say HI to our friends from South Adams when he gets there (Sam and Steve). Hope he has a good time and is a good boy and does good work. Isn't it amazing how the Lord works. A couple months ago you couldn't imagine letting him go--now it look as is you couldn't imagine him staying. The Lord is good. (I mean this in a good way--)Blessings to him and to the rest of you. julie :)
it's must be a scary and exciting time all rolled into one. I'll pray...that God does pretty amazing things in his life. And I know he will.
It will be an awesome time of growth for him. It's really neat that he can go and room with guys he's already friends with. :) Praying for him during his first week of school!
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