The Youngest Goodbye

11/2/11
Today is a day I've dreaded.....taking Nathan to the airport and saying goodbye to him. God knew we needed to say the goodbyes to our children sort of spaced out I guess, but it is heart wrenching like we have never felt in our lives. I am so thankful he is returning to the arms of someone who loves him deeply. It makes me so grateful to know that our children have that helpmate to love them...God is good. That being said, we walk into reality of settling in, getting into a routine and taking on the command of "go ye preaching the gospel" That in itself is a bit frightening in a foreign country but we are not alone. Our Comforter, Holy Spirit, is here to walk alongside us and also carry us when we cannot take another step. He is here to wrap his arms around us and hold us tight. His presence is constantly here for all of us when those tears push right up to the edge and then cascade over like a rushing waterfall. God even says he holds our tears......I hope he has a really big bottle for mine! We have spent our lives raising our children to be able to stand on their own and make wise decisions even though we don't always set the example needed, but I am so glad to serve the only God full of mercy and grace.....I would be so lost without it.....grace was made for me. We are proud of our children and who they have become....they are not perfect as none of us are, however, they are heirs to the throne. They are all leaving legacies wherever their foot steps because they believe in Jesus the father, the son, and the Holy Spirit. So on this second day of November, I must say I am so thankful for our children and the loves of their lives.....go forth and change the lives of the multitudes. We love you!