I need to decide whether to have my baby boy take drivers training this summer. It was hard signing my daughter up about six years ago, but my last baby?? This is tough stuff!!
I asked my son if he wanted to take drivers training this year, and he seemed hesitant. I must confess I was happy. Maybe he won't want to drive this year, I thought. Maybe not ever. My lips turned into a grin. Oh wouldn't that be sweet.
My baby turns "15" this June. It's just so hard to believe!
But as I pick him up "yet again" from track practice, I think to myself, "oh yeah, he's taking drivers training this year all right!"
How fickle mothers are! Or at least this one anyway.
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- Married with two children. Enjoy working full time as an office manager and spending time with my family. Currently improving my writing skills, and have published various health and genealogy articles. Also writing my first novel.
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Lisa--When our last child grows up (one of life's greatest ironies...as far as I'm concerned!!!!)....we definitely go through a transformation. I've posted a devotional I wrote after our first child graduated from high school and went far-far-away to college (40 minutes drive!). For the duration of her senior year, I had my emotional brakes on. I was a breath away from denial...and was struggling to accept her growth. Soon, I was in a spiritual battle with God--afterall, being a parent was His greatest gift in my life! Now what! God's what! May you rest in His purpose for every stage of your life!
1 John 2: 12-14
Monday, November 24, 2003
“I write to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven…I write to you, fathers, because you have known him who is from the beginning…I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I write to you, dear children, because you have known the father…”
Parting Words
When our first child, Katie, graduated from High School and went away to college, I panicked! Had we prepared her for life on her own? Did we sufficiently give her the life-tools she would need to succeed? Would she remember all of the valued principles we meant to impart?
In today’s scripture, the Apostle John wrote with a similar sentiment of compassion for a child. While this passage is found in what may be one of the last written letters from a living apostle, I do not sense any panic in John‘s greeting. Instead, his tenderhearted message reflects the confidence found in the redeeming work of Jesus Christ. As a beloved Elder, John reminded each believer of God’s steadfast character and unfailing love; regardless of the spiritual stage they were in. While these verses may actually have been familiar creed-like statements, the repeating phrases emphasize the complete assurance we have in the transforming power of Christ in the life of all believers.
John honors the fathers, those spiritually wise and deep-rooted in their faith; reminding them of their experiential knowledge of Christ and their long-standing relationship with God. We will grow in wisdom.
John commends the young men; those strong in their faith, having overcome temptation by remaining strong in the Word of God. We will develop strength.
John welcomes the little ones or dear children; for just as newborns depend on the care and love of a parent, they too have known the care and love of their Father. We must remain dependent…on the One who loves and cares for us each day of our lives.
Within these few passages, we discover that while the chapters of our life will vary, we can rely on the never-changing faithfulness and presence of God. For all of His dear children, for Katie and for each of us. That is a creed to live by!
Challenge: Contemplate your current spiritual stage…is it time to grow? With confidence, boldly move ahead into the transforming power of Jesus for your life.
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Hi Diane,
Very nicely written! It is a transformation for sure. It has been nice since my daughter is still at home even though she is a junior at GVSU here in Michigan. (at times, I remind her that she needs her own apt., but I wonder how I will really feel when she gets her own place.)
But, Cody-my baby...that's a little different!
I'm amazed how God is there for me throughout all of the difficult times in my life!
Are you sure you're not a writer??
Thx for stopping by and for your very encouraging words.
Thx for understanding!! It's tough stuff...I still haven't made up my mind-for sure :)
Stop by again!
opps-that last msg was from me!
Our 15 year old starts all this next month.... eeeekkk!!!!
Yes, Lisa, Diane is a writer. Aren't you glad we found each other? I am so enjoying our blogging friendships. But it is so scary to think of my 6 year old only have 10 more years til he's driving and dating. Double eek!
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