LETTING GO
May is the time for students graduating and moving out.
It’s a bittersweet time ripe with all the possibilities for the new graduate to spread his or her wings.
Our youngest gave us a sweet time after we celebrated her college graduation. Instead of throwing her a big graduation party she chose to spend all day with me on Mother’s Day. She put aside her time to help me prepare for one of the hardest things a parent can do.
Let go.
We are close my daughter and I. You could say she is one of the people who knows me best. So it’s only normal that there is a sense of loss for me.
She has done her best to honor her parents, work hard despite the obstacles life has thrown at her.
Rather than feel sorry for herself and give in to all the hits she’s taken, she has pressed on. As a result she found an amazing man to marry, accepted a wonderful job in her field and moved to a new area prepared to face the world and the adventures she will have ahead. It would be an understatement to say her dad and I are proud!
My Mama’s heart is full of joy and pride over her accomplishments yes, but, more so for the woman of grace, beauty and love that she has become.
She is a rare commodity in a world full of “me first” thinking. She is a treasure we want to grab hold, protect, and never let go.
How do we let go?
We know she is ready to fly and are fully convinced she is in the hands of one who loves her more than we can only imagine.
While we have a taste of the good things ahead for her, her designer knows the plans he has for her life and she is safely in his care.
The act of letting go is a process. Ways that have helped us let each of our daughters go~
We pray for them daily
We keep lines of communication open
We have a family ‘conversation’ through texts and phone calls to make sure we are current with what is going on in their lives
We hope to show them through reminders of our love that they can come to us regardless of the problems they may be facing.
We remind them of their identity in Christ. And despite our failures hope to model integrity to them.
Above every other thing, we want them to know we love and accept them unconditionally.
What are some ways that have helped you let go?
