Roots and Wings

For My Dear Child I Wish Two Things:
To Give You Roots
To Give You Wings.

As my two oldest sons are reaching well into their 'teen' years they are stretching their wings as they prepare to fly. I pray that Stu and I have given them strong roots. I pray that they are like a tree planted by the rivers of water that brings forth its fruit in due season.

With Cole and Wyatt I have found that the relationship we share is constantly changing. I am their mother. I am not their best friend. I am not their dad. I am no longer 'perfect' in their eyes as they are mature enough to notice all my faults even as a Christian parent.

I feel them pulling away from me....something I know must happen but something that I also find saddening. I feel my time of influence slowly narrowing as they begin to make life decisions based upon what God has instilled in each of their hearts to do. A work that He prepared for them in advance. I pray that we've done our share to prepare them for that work. I pray for grace in all the ways that I have failed to.

Boys, may the LORD bless you and keep you
May His face shine upon you
and be gracious and give you peace.

Love,

Your Mom and Sister in Christ