Everyone keeps asking me how I feel about Jay & Amy moving to Florida. I love my kids and, of course, I'm going to miss them....but you can't help but be excited for them when you see God moving so obviously in their lives. I think it's pretty much the same way I felt when Matt & Amy went off to college the first year. My friends expected me to have a melt-down, but I didn't. Matt & Amy were so excited, so eager for their independence, that it was easy to let them go. I was just as excited as they were. Plus, we'd seen God provide in some miraculous ways! It feels so good when you see God opening doors with such finesse.
Plus...I'm so proud of Amy, it hurts! You see, I was in pretty much the same situation at her age. In fact, I may have been 3 years older than she is. But Andy was given an opportunity to move to Winter Park, Florida (too close, it hurts!) at the same time that Borger wanted him. Andy really wanted to go to Florida to at least check it out, but I just couldn't. I wanted my kids growing up knowing their grandparents. So instead of letting Andy pursue his dreams, I stifled them, I think. Either direction was probably ok with God, but I helped us choose Borger.
I'm so proud that Amy is encouraging Jay to pursue his dream. And in the process, I believe God will meet Amy's dreams!
So...I am excited to see what is ahead for my kids and I'm working on a way to collect miles as I make purchases...to pay for all those trips to Florida!
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What a good mom you are! And your kids are pretty much AMAZING so you've done a good job!! We'll be praying for you guys as this transition comes up... it's so hard and exciting and such a blessing at the same time! I hear ya, sister!
When do they head off to Florida?
I am lovin' the bloggin'. Glad I could talk you into it!! HA! I am catching up since I have been gone. You go, letting your kids go!!
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