And just like that it is the early part of mid October. These three had a birthday last month that was sweet sixteen times three. I have to admit, as we approached their birthday I was feeling a bit apprehensive about three drivers. Not so much the driving but the fact that I would have to let go of a little more of the control in their lives.
We make it through most "milestones" around here without too much craziness, but each time something new comes around it is the sign that these precious people, my precious people are going to be taking care of themselves sooner now than later. It is the goal of motherhood from day one and I have known it all along.
Looking back and reporting almost a month later on this event, I have gotten used to the new normal. Arguing over who gets to drive, which vehicle is available, and trying to keep them under my roof long enough to do their laundry and chores. They are each so busy accomplishing so much. Now instead of taking them different places, I am keeping track of the daily calendar to make sure they know who is picking up little brothers or who is riding together to different events.
It is hard to remember those early days when they were so tiny and I never imagined they would grow out of their preemie jammies. I cried, afraid that they were so fragile, so small. For so long I prayed for these children...and since then, so many times I have prayed like Zach, who ironically wasn't sure how to word one of his early prayers "help us with our blessings". I knew in my heart that he meant to say "thank you for our blessings" because that is what he heard from others. But, as I thought about it, God has led and helped through all these last 16 years. He is so faithful to us, in the good and the bad.
Psalm 56:3 When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You.
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