Tuesday, November 18, 2008

REFLECTING ON MY FIRST BORN LEAVING THE NEST...


Yesterday a friend asked me how I was doing regarding my daughter going to college 3 months ago. I told her I was doing great, much better than I ever expected! I am continuing to be a busybee with many activities in my life. There have been a few moments I wished she was here, but it makes the phone conversations, emails, and visits (2 so far) more meaningful. Then I realized my friend was referring to seeing me the last Sunday at church before she left for college. THAT DAY I WAS A BASKET CASE! The tears flowed freely during the worship service as I listened to her sweet voice singing in the pew, between her brothers. I just had to ask God to forgive me for not focusing on Him that morning. All I could think of was that my life would never be the same again. My family would never be the same again. And like my good friend Gladys said to me, "No, it won't be the same again. But it will be okay." She's right.

5 comments:

Michelle said...

Wow, that brings tears to my eyes for sure Robin! I can't believe I will be facing that in 8 years when Davis heads off to college. I understand it get's here before we know it.

Where is she attending school?

Thanks for sharing by the way.

Many Blessings,

Michelle

Wa Wa Waughs said...

Harding University!

Wa Wa Waughs said...

Harding University!

Tonya Tuggle said...

O this makes me tear up just thinking about that day coming for our family. Its good to hear you've gone through it and its Okay.

Lesley said...

I hardly made it through our first day of first grade. I will never be ready for our first day of college.