Another Beginning

Today was a another beginning once again. I sent the kids off to school, which is always hard for me. Sometimes I am surprised I don't homeschool, but then again I don't think I would like that either. I cry everytime I send my kids off on the bus. It is especially poignant today because I sent Emily off to highschool. It is another step in letting go. I have sent lots of prayers up this morning for my kids and for the teachers who will also have their own anxieties today.
All that being said. I do enjoy my quiet house during the day and the chance to catch up on some tasks and do some canning.
God is good as he leads us through each new step and release of our kids. Deep breath and move on!! Today the verse God helped me with is Phillipians 4:19 "God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus."

PFAT

Today Rebekah and I leave for a couple days away. Each of our kids get a few days away with Mom (the girls) and Dad (Luke) when they turn 10. We listen to Dr. Dobson's tapes call Preparing for Adolescents. Emily likes to call it our PFAT ( pronounced pee fat) trip. Anyway, I love this trip. If for no other reason than that I get 2 1/2 days away one on one with my kids. I love that it has started an openness with Emily, and hopefully the others that lets them feel a little more comforable about sharing their thoughts and questions. We listen to tapes on the way to Spokane and then spent 2 days there doing whatever they want and having a blast. On the return trip we again listen to tapes. It is hard to believe that Rebekah is at this age already. She had been looking forward to this trip for 4 years, ever since Emily went. Emily is very excited for Rebekah and can hardly stand not to tell her all the fun things we should do. Anyway, anyone is reading this today, pray for us. Pray we have good open communication, loads of fun together making memories, and a closer relationship with each other and the Lord.
Luke says when he gets to go on his trip, he and Pete are going to New Jersey. I have no idea what is appealing about New Jersey. I told him, if they need that long to figure it out they can certainly go to New Jersey. We will see what he and Pete decided in two short years. :)
Bye for now - off on an adventure!!