Time Flies
Children, Faithful Chronicles — By Dr. Mommy on July 2, 2008 at 12:46 pm
Where does the time go? Have you wondered that? Well today I am a little melancholy, because tomorrow my first baby will turn 17!!
I can remember going through the labor pains with her and now she will be 17! Where does the time go?
She has become a beautiful young lady who is intelligent and has great confidence.
There are moments when I still see the ‘little girl’ in her but for the most part she is a young lady now. Although it is still a bit difficult for her, because she is no longer a little girl, but not quite an adult. The fear is setting in knowing that soon she will be on her own. Independence is something we all longed for, but when time approaches we have second thoughts.
I hope and pray that we have prepared her and all of our children for that matter. For when the time comes for them to go on their own they will be successful. I won’t be there to catch them when they fall, although I will only be a phone call away. I do feel a bit of sadness to know that she will soon be moving on to a new stage of her life. As a mother, we want to shelter them from harm and keep them safe even though we known deep in our hearts that it is not possible.
As a Christian, I know that the Lord will always be there for her, guiding her and comforting her. I also know the rebellious stage that they all go through. That is when we as parents can only pray that we have instilled the right morals and values to make them better people and happy with themselves.
I know that I will go through this stage several times over, with 5 children. But, also know that it will only get harder. With God’s love and comfort, I know that I will survive, just like many other parents have survived. I look forward to seeing what is in store for each of my children. I look forward to watching them grow into beautiful individuals and being there to support them every step of the way.
Today will be a melancholy day along with tomorrow her actual birthday, but I know this is something that I
will learn from. Remember to enjoy every moment with your children, because like I am realizing and many other parents have realized before me, they don’t stay babies forever. I will begin to prepare today for the day she actually moves on in hopes that it will make it a little easier to cope with.
The Chronicles continue….
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Oh, can I relate to this post. I”m at a very different stage of life. I homeschooled my kids for ten years, and graduated my youngest three years ago.
This week I have been having the same melancholy feelings you’re describing. My son, who is in his twenties, is now across the country on a golf vacation.
I know it’s something good for him, another step in growing up. But it’s so hard for a mom to let go sometimes. I keep thinking of all the details. Will he get lost? Will he make all his plane connections on time? Will his luggage make it with him? And so on and so on.
But you are so right. He’s in God’s hands, and I know He will use this all for good in my son’s life (and probably in mine too!)
Thanks for sharing from your heart.
I’m not quite where you ladies are yet (my two are 14 and almost 12) but the time is slipping away so fast! They’re becoming more independent each day, and as happy as I am for them, I miss those two little people who needed me for absolutely everything.
For my 14 year old son, there’s only 4 more years of homeschooling left. I will be so proud of him when he moves onto whatever is next for him, but I know I’ll be crying when no one’s looking.
Oh Daisy I can so relate!! My first “baby” will be 17 at the end of the month…
She’s taking Driver’s Ed in summer school but….she’ll be driving soon *sigh*
I think she’s staying close to home for college though
She’s a great – I should remember to tell her more often