Oh how I know this scripture to be so, so true. I've had so many seasons in my life. Some have been more joyful than others and some more sad but through it all, God brought me through. Through the tears, through the laughter I always knew he was there and He's with me now.
I'm soon to be 49 years old and my only child, my precious daughter is about to go off to college. I still can't believe this is about to happen but it's right around the corner and I'm just asking the Lord to help me and help my daughter. I like to think that my daughter and I have a pretty good relationship for the most part. She and I have gone through some serious stuff together where we've had to lean on each other, help each other, pray for each other, love on each other, encourage each other, knowing all along that it was God who was doing a work in us and through us. We are both strong ladies but this is going to be hard on both of us as we've never really been apart from each other and we truly are each other's rock in a sense. But I know that God is our ultimate rock, our source and he will help us and our relationship will grow even more. I never anticipated that when my daughter left for college I would be alone, without my husband but I've come to grips with the fact that I will be alone now. I know that it may be difficult sometimes but in the long run, I also know I will just grow closer to the Lord during this time and I believe my daughter will do the same. I know that God has something planned for both of us and we will learn to appreciate each other even more. Maybe, just maybe God is also telling me through this that he's ready to take me to another place so I say Lord, I'm ready for whatever it is you want to do in me and through me. In the mean time, I dedicate this song to my daughter who has brought so much joy into my life. I'm so proud of her and all that she's accomplished and yet to accomplish.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOcpMWIvYbk