How many times do we hear this as moms and blow it off? I have preschool tantrums, school-age drama, and teenage rebellion. Let me tell you, it has not felt like it has gone fast.
Yet, I am preparing to say good-bye to my first born son. My sweet boy with the mop of curly black hair.
In just about six weeks, my son will pledge to the United States Army that he will serve them.
He will leave.
And all I can think of lately is, "How will I say good-bye?"
But...a piece of me will go with him.
This is the most difficult part of being a mother.
The letting go.
Philippians 4:13 tells me, "I can do everything through Him who gives me strength."
Lord, I need your strength...
2 comments:
As a mom, my heart aches for you and what you're feeling... how bittersweet... but how awesome of your son and how proud you must be!
My son is 16, but told me as an 8th grader he wanted to fulfill his dream of going into the Army. At the time I said he was crazy, but he has not wavered in that goal at all! I've come to accept it, and while you are two years ahead of me, I feel like I'm with you!! He is so confident and excited about his future, what kind of mother would I be if I did not support him? Big hug to you, from one future Army mama to another!
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