I knew the day was coming; I should have been more prepared. I’m not quite sure how you prepare though. Blake has moved into his apartment and he begins college Monday.
His room here at the house is now bare. Of course, it is still a wreck. I think part of me hates to clean it because then it will definitely look like he has moved out. But as I walk by there’s no music, no guitar or keyboard sounds, just silence. Oh how I loved listening to him play, sing and prepare for worship. His music continually filled this house with praise.
But beyond that sad is a different kind of sad. It’s the sad that he no longer will come home at the end of the day to a house that serves and worships the Lord. I am praying for his roommates and praying Blake will shine brightly as an example amid living in the middle of the “world.”
I am very thankful for this kid. OK – he’s a young man! I know the Lord is watching after him and I am hanging on to the promise of Proverbs 22:6, “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not turn from it.”
It’s amazing how fast these years have passed.
I am right there with ya, Girl! Byron and Megan left for their honeymoon Sunday morning and about an hour later, Brennan headed for College Station. The house is empty but that’s not unusual. The boys were always off doing their own thing. But knowing that they will not be coming through the door just makes the house feel so much more empty. Kind of a strange feeling that I didn’t expect. I’ll pray for you and you can pray for me! And stay busy…that helps! :)
Hi Alene..
Boy how I can totally relate, When my son left home for boot camp and than again when he got married. I had plans to make his room into my craft etc, but I couldn’t take down his things everything was so neat and in it’s place lol. But like you I also prayed that he would take with him all that we had brought him up with concerning the Lord. But they always come to see their Mama *smile*.
Hugz Lorie
I’m lifting up Blake for protection and direction. I’m lifting you up for comfort. Most assuredly, you will always be his mom. He will continue to need you and want you throughout his life. Blessings dear sister –
Alene, I can so identify with your situation although my kids left the nest 10 years ago! Two of our three kids are piano players and my goodness how I miss….even still….listening them them playing!
I pray the Lord will give you special blessings this week as you face the “silence”.
Marilyn in MS