"So I commend the enjoyment of life, because nothing is better for a man under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Then joy will accompany him in his work all the days of the life God has given him under the sun. "

Eccesiastes 8:15

you see this photo of this kid?  LOL that is my son, Justin.  Justin is a royal trip.  He is 18 and full of life and adventure.  he has already been to Jamaica and Ireland.  i am sure he went somewhere else out of this country but i am too tired to think about where!

one day, he is talking about going to college.  the next day, he is gonna "backpack" his way through Europe.  i am using the word "backpack" but he had a different word that i am too tired to think of right now.  LOL--yes, toooooo tired.

one day he wants 6 kids and the next day he wants 3 but "maybe 4 because i don't like odd numbers."  (hmmmm.  really??) and "i am gonna have a huge basement so all of my kids' friends can come over anytime they want."  (really??? oh really?)

in all of this, he is still a bundle of laughs.  i can't help but pray for him--and often--as he gets older!  actually my prayers for all young people is that they would just follow the path the LORD is leading them to and not their own way.  


as parents, we have to stand back and "PRAY, PRAY, PRAY" that our kids make the right choices in life.  God has created them to be independent of their parents and use their wings to fly.  we must allow for their growth and not stifle them with our fears--or try and live our lives through them.  we want healthy relationships to be fostered.  trust me, i tried the control stuff.  it does NOT work.

i trust the Lord with my children but it isn't always easy.  it will be interesting to see how all of this turns out.  i am gonna enjoy the ride--but i will be holding onto my hat---and the LORD at the same time!  He is the only one keeping me sane!

amen and God bless!