June 1, 2012

As the school year is winding down. . .(four days to be exact), this little guy is inspiring me with his persistence and dedication to all things school related.  He really has amazed me this year with such patience and attention to detail and loving the learning process.  All of it.  I've seen such growth academically and while that thrills me--what matters most is this guy's heart.  He is such a kind friend to others and he really exhibits self-control and good judgement.  I'm beginning to see, that although the summer excites him, he is realizing that this means the end is near and he is my child who doesn't really like change.

Change is hard on his little heart because he gives everything he has to his teacher, his classmates, and his studies.  So as the end of another school year approaches, I see the beginning signs of sadness settling into his eyes as each day we get closer and closer to the last.  And I want him to know that it is okay to miss what we know and love.  Change does not come easy for his mama either.  But it is inevitable and if God places it before us, it's because he is going to get us through it and we are going to be even better for it.

And while my head goes to Ecclesiastics chapter three, I hear the echo of the Byrds from my dad's stereo. And I smile as I take comfort in the words and hope my sweet son feels the same kind of peace about the changes that will come his way. 

 

I'm reminded of his play last year and our power verse: "you can do ALL things through Christ who gives you strength."  Yes, we can.  Any thing at at all.  The countdown is on!