Did you know we homeschool our daughter? Yep. We have homeschooled since the beginning and started the new year last week. Today is the first day of school in a different way, however. This year my daughter will be doing her homeschool studies AND attending technology school studying graphic design.
It's a strange feeling to see your baby, your ONLY baby, grow up and drive off to school/work. I'm so proud of her. She is reaching toward independence and a GOAL. I'm excited for her and yet I can't help but have that 'feeling'. That feeling that something might happen and I won't be there to help her or fix it. Her backpack is a reflection of the shadow in my mind.
I worry that DOOM is around the corner. I can't protect her from the unknown evils of this world but I know she is GOD'S child first and he takes care of her wherever she goes. I'm thankful for that assurance.
Psalm 41:2
The LORD protects and preserves them— they are counted among the blessed in the land— he does not give them over to the desire of their foes.
18 comments:
If only we could protect our children from all harm. Not possible. We have to trust in God that they will stay safe.
She will be having some great new experiences.
I had the same feelings with my own children and now my grandchildren. I understand.
sandie
Guess what Parsley...4 of my moms grandkids are homeschooled also...they started last year..at first my mom was hesitant with the idea cos she comes from a teaching background, but then she decided it wasn't her decision to make, and that she needed to be supportive instead of negative...it was a learning year for her also...they did great!! They are getting ready to start their new year on Monday. Mom says to tell you Thanks for Sharing this post!!!
Stella Rose (p.s. she doesn't do well homeschooling us though)
We wish her well and we hope she has a great time. Try not to worry.
Best wishes Molly
That backpack cracked me up!
she is in my prayers..lots of love for her xx
nice!
How exciting. Have fun at school
Benny & Lily
Just remember, every time she fell down and skinned her knee, she got right back up, got cleaned off and went right back to it. She will be fine. She sees her goal and she is going for it. Blessings to you and your family.
The backpack is funny. I'm sure you have given her all the tools she will need to succeed!
Parsley,
Congrats on your daughter's first day of technical school! What an adventure and how exciting for her to learn new things and meet new people. You have prepared her for the world, now step back and watch her fly. :)
Your Friend,
Deborah
FairfieldHouseNJ.com
Praying for your dear daughter.
You can't protect her forever, right? It's good for her to learn how to protect herself, don't your think? :) Of course it's better to have your kids around all the time =) but it's also good that they learn how to be by themselves ;) It's part of growing up, it's good :)
praying for you...blessings
Pars, it is sooo hard to let go. But that is the end goal, right? You have done a wonderful job with DD, having met her myself and she is such a mature graceful young woman! How exciting that she gets to go to technical school. I will keep an extra prayer for her and you, I know how hard it is to let them go out on their own, but we have to believe we taught them the best we could, and leave the rest to God and them:)
hugs,
Barb
I think because you've instilled in her some good morals and standards to make decisions by, she will be fine. Of course it's easier for me to say because I don't have kids, but I know mom's will ALWAYS worry about their kids! So I can't say don't worry, but I can say trust in God and in your daughter's choices!
Hugs
All we can do is pray! My niece Kate and her hubby Jason welcomed a son Zander Liam on Tuesday! I am not sure I would have kids in today's world but there is a quote I know that says "Babies are God's opinion that life should go on." Carl Sandburg
We have to teach our kids to trust God and not this world.
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