Commencement

Today is the day...my husband and I cross fully into the next phase of parenting...parenting three young adults. I've heard that "it" never stops. I'm glad. But I'm also a little scared. Our youngest graduates from high school at noon and then turns 18 in about two months. Wow. It HAS gone quickly as everyone tells you it will but there's quite a collection of memories from raising three boys too.

I ran to the post office this morning to mail his graduation announcements. I meant to get them there BEFORE today but I think it's okay that they landed in the box before we leave for the ceremonies. I then ran back home. The whole time I was running I prayed for and about my son. I thanked God for the blessing of spending this time with him and I prayed that God would show me how to be a really good mother for three young men. I thanked God that this thing of parenting has actually brought my husband and me closer together rather than farther apart (which was just as likely!).

I also prayed for my son's launch into college. I prayed for his freshman roommate...whoever that may be. That it would be someone who would draw him closer to Christ, not farther away. I prayed for this upcoming "Senior Week" at the beach...that good and wise decisions would be made by all. Unending prayers.

But now it's time to shower and finish wrapping gifts and get ready to experience this new beginning.