The Quilt of Life

What is it like taking your first child to college? 
Are you ready to experience a gamut of emotions?

Pride – Yes, yes, that’s MY son.  He was a National Honor Society member.  He played on his school sports team.  He followed the Lord and gave us much to be thankful for.     Fear - My son?  Off to college, all by himself?  What!!!  Are you kidding?  He forgets to load a dishwasher.  How will he remember to turn in his term papers?!?  Who will take care of him when he is sick????  Sorrow - my baby going away to collage that far?  Doesn't he still need me?  I NEED him!!!  Just to hear his voice, see his face, and know that he is alright.  Wasn't it just a few moments ago that I rocked him in a rocking chair, and he loved my singing voice?  Time is fleeting.  Couldn't we read just one more storybook together?   Humbleness - Wow!  Thank you Lord!  You lonand our precious son to us allowing us to raise him.  Even though we messed up as parents - countless times, you continued to watch over him as he grew up to be a fine Christian young man.  You heard our prayers, and took care of him.  You kept him safe when he played sports, when he learned to drive a car.  Now, you have chosen for him to go away to college.  We can accept this ONLY because we trust You.  We believe with both our hearts that You, Lord, know what is best for our son.  Thank you, precious Savior for giving us the benefit of watching your plans unfold in our son's life.  It is our continued prayer Dear Jesus, that he always live a life that is honoring and pleasing to you.