Letting Go....

"Where does the time go?"! I have asked myself this question many times in the last few months!
Adrianna is very excited about Kindergarten. She said her favorite thing she is looking forward to is her own locker and that she might get to make a craft!
I had a little kick in the pants when we went to her open house because I was reminded that God takes care of us even when we don't ask! I wasn't praying much for her teacher before we knew who she was. When we met her, Shawn recognized her from Cornerstone! He had a few classes with her and I vaguely remember her. Her classroom is just the right thing Adrianna needs. Not too many distractions and everything has it's own spot. Adrianna gets distracted very easily and I think a room with a lot of decorations and "things" would make it hard for her to concentrate. Plus that fact that we "know" her teacher and that there is a strong possibility that she shares our love for Christ is a huge encouragement!
I was reminded that even when we don't ask, God is still looking out for us. He knew exactly what Adrianna needed and I am so excited to see how she will develop and grow this year.

I have many bittersweet feelings tonight. It is so true that if you blink, the time you have with them disappears! We have had 5 1/2 years together with her in our family. In an environment that we can somewhat control. Now I have to just drop her off in a building I am not familiar with, and with people I don't know! It it a whole lot different being on the parent side of things rather than being the teacher. It is time....I can't hold on to her forever. I can't keep her home with me forever. Even though this mama's heart really wants her to! I can't fathom what mom's feel like when their child goes off to college!

My prayer is that she will be a light for Christ. I pray that Shawn and I can teach her how to be a strong, confident, courageous girl that stands up for what she believes in. I pray that God will protect her and keep her safe. I pray that she will look to Christ for her acceptance and that she will continually choose to follow after Him.

The song "Daddy's Little Girl" that you hear playing has some family history to it! My mom used to sing it to us when we were little. I have sung it to all my kids beginning with Adrianna. I was so excited to actually find the music to it!

So tomorrow, I will try not to babble like a baby...I will try to take that next step of letting her go with confidence that the Lord has her in His hands and He is watching over her. I will try not to hold on a little longer to my sweet girl who is the evidence of God's grace and faithfulness.
I will remember to pray for her daily as we begin this new adventure!