Chicks in the Nest

So, I took today's picture this morning as I looked into Beth's room.

This morning was the last time that I will have to look in her room and find it empty. My baby girl is on her way from college today and pretty soon I will have both of my chicks "back in the nest" for the entire summer, one day at a time!!

This year has been a big year of firsts for us and it definitely has been a year of learning and stretching, and some of that learning even took place in the classroom :)

We are thrilled how the Lord helped Bethany finish her Freshman year of college and allowed her to be accepted into the Nursing program!

Time marches on and things don't stay the same-that should be healthy and a good thing. It's especially rewarding when your child has accepted the Lord and has continued to have a sweet spirit and live for the Lord and seek His direction in her life. I have loved my kids at all the stages but this time is a little scary. She is making decisions on her own now and we are so proud of  how our children are growing up. But part of my job isn't done yet. I love the verse in

3 John 1:4 

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. 

I can still be there for my children to give help when asked and direction when it is needed. But I still need to pray for my children. That part of my responsibility will never be over. My desire is that my children always do what God wants them to do and be where God wants them to be.  There is no safer or happier place to be than in the center of God's will. 

Believe me, when I see my sweet girl's face tonight it will be one of the happiest moments this year but it will also remind me that I can continue to pray God's best in both of my children's lives!