They have been friends for some time now, spent a lot of time together
as friends, then it grew into something more. She came to visit, they had more time together, he spent time with her family, she spent time with ours. They love the Lord and want Him to be a big part in this growing relationship. He is now courting this young lady, we are thrilled.
We have been counseling him in what the best would be for him, his future, his education and his relationship and have decided with the firm foundation we raised him with, it would be good for him to move on, get his education where he had originally wanted to go, get a little job and grow his relationship with this lovely girl.....What does all this mean?
He would be leaving home.
Yes, my baby boy will be leaving the state to pursue his dreams in music/teaching and writing film scores. This was not an easy decision mind you...Yes, my heart sinks just thinking about it. I am only torn because I would miss him being HERE...that would be the most difficult part that I would have to deal with... But, for the last couple of years he has expressed where he wanted to go to pursue his education. We have gone back and forth with it for the last year, and have come to the conclusion that he would be better off getting his education where it would best fit his needs...since we ourselves don't even know where we are going nor do we know how long until my husband finds a call. And, we didn't want to hold up our son's education...So we had a family counseling meeting...and made the final decision. I will spare you with the details of the final plan though.
He got his plane ticket and will be flying from our Cuckoos nest later next month.
And from there he will also be able to spend more time with his darling girlfriend.
Are they not the sweetest pair?
I will keep y'all posted on his endeavors and adventures when that time comes...
Please pray for him.
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Over the past few years I've watched 3 of my 4 chickies leave the nest -- so many years as a relatively large family, and now only one left here at home and in a few years she will be off to college. I had a friend with similarly aged children observe that it feels as if we are now moving to the sidelines and observing our children take center stage -- watching them enter into relationships, begin careers, live independently, moving to new cities . . . .
Of course you still have some excitement of your own, waiting for the call for your husband! My thoughts and prayers are with your family in these new endings and beginnings!
I so know this feeling of letting young ones spread their wings...I have been there four times...though my kiddos are still close by...they aren't in the nest any longer...and sometimes it stills feels lonely without them,but it is how God planned it to be so! I pray all goes well for your young man and all his plans...I know the foundation you as his parents set for him is sure and strong. He is sure to put God first and then all things will follow as they are supposed to...I will keep all of you in my prayers dear friend.....blessings
Having our oldest daughter marry and move out last October, I can understand where you are coming from. It was hard to let my girl go, but as someone reminded me...God will watch over our children when they leave our home, for they are His children too and He loves them more than we can ever imagine!
Keeping your family in my prayers and yes, they make a cute couple!
Blessings!
~Nadine
Beautiful! Such a proud Auntie!
I am playing catch up here this morning Mica. Change is always hard isn't it? But more often than not it is worth it. I will keep you all in my prayers. Hoping that your husband finds his call soon and that you will find your life much more settled. Your boy will be ok. You've given him strong wings to fly on. xxoo
I am not quite there yet with my children, but I can't even imagine how hard this will be when mine get ready to leave the nest.
You've raised an amazing young man and I know he'll go far :)
Hi! I don't know if you remember us! :) I still love reading your blog! On the one hand I'm so THRILLED to see what a cool son you've raised. It gives me hope with ours. Musical scoring is one of the things that I WISH I had the talent to do (if i had a bucket list). :)
We will be praying for this decision to go smoothly. We will also be praying for your husband. We KNOW what it's like to be waiting for a call! We'll be praying that the Lord will be gracious to you in that regard, and that your wait will not be a long one. May the Lord bless your family during these times of change!
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