Fierce Love and Losing Control.
I shared this in 2010, but today, as I send my five year old up the steps of that yellow school bus, to ride to her first day of kindergarten, it means more. I'll admit, I'm a bit of a wreck. So much, that I'll be waiting at school for that yellow school bus and will take her hand and lead her into class. I was a wreck yesterday and last night, too, as my heart has been worrying about her growing up too fast and becoming part of 'the world'. I feel like I'm losing some control and I'm not sure I want to hand the small amount of control I have, over to strangers.
I'm just going to press in and know that God's got her covered. I know He does.
Sending all you parents out there warm thoughts during this back to school season!
11 comments:
I share your feelings, and have every Sept. since our oldest started school! Blessings for a day filled with peace and comfort!
You are such a sweet mama! You'll do great, & she will do wonderful. It is such a tender moment to see them off to school. But oh how important they feel, and grown up. Sam adores being a "kinder." And right this moment he is hurrying me along so that I can walk him to school. :)
Happy thoughts to you today!
Hugs,
Brittany
I love that video! It's beautiful and perfect and a great reminder. I know it's scary. It kind of reminds me how much weight there is on me to be a good mom and the right kind of mom for my little kiddos. I guess we are the "right kind of moms" for our kids though because that's why God gave them to us. We just have to plug along everyday trying to be our better selves and God will make up the rest!
It is scary! You are braver than I am; I eventually settled on a Montessori school to keep Odelia out of our local public school madness.
Just keep praying those sweet kids through the school year. I hope they have a great year.
Blah I've got more than a few years before I go through this but reading your post made made me so emotional because I could just imagine the wreck I'll be in that day. To send her off into the "hands of strangers".
God is definitely with her but it's still scary!!
My thoughts are with you...
Awww poor Momma! I bet she was grand and had no idea you were a mess! XOXO
Beautiful video. It's so true; all the words are so true. Every mom knows it and says, yep, that's how it is.
Oh I know the feeling...I had to go through the first day of school 3 times..but rest assured your daughter is in loving care...her teacher will embrace her with love.
Wish she was in my class this year...my new little ones are adorable! xoxoxo
Hey Cassie~
I so related! It really is a crazy day...the emotions that fill our hearts to the bursting point are raging that first day of kindergarten...it's crazy!
I totally love that clip too...everyword is so ture...I always think of my kids when I sing unwritten with my ipod :) My husband LOVES the movie Secondhand Lions & always tells me, "I live life wide open hon. " I am so glad he does... Makes me think I should make some fun today!!! Huh...what to do... :)
Sending love for that Mama heart! & I am gonna pray right now for her school year too!
All of you are so wonderful! Thanks for taking the time to write me kind words of encouragement. :) The first day went great, and I'm thankful I have you all to share these new times with. x
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