Monday, March 30, 2009
Book
I had to stay up late to finish the book I am reading. I didn't even want to list it in the book section as it seems to need an explanation. It is a Christmas book and it seems so odd to be reading it now. Still, I just love the sappy, Christmas stories that are heartfelt and full of Christmas love, warmth and cheer. This one had all that. The author is also a Christian. The book is called A Cedar Cove Christmas by Debbie Macomber. I really enjoyed the book. It is a very quick read. I finished the book in about a day and a half. Of course, I was up until 3 a.m. reading last night. The house was quiet and the book was good.
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You are right Debbie. It is both exciting and hard, all at the same time! I know that God holds my children in His hands, and I know that my son is walking in truth. And I keep telling myself that God certainly will watch over him better than I can. Still....when I look at him, at times, I see that small boy who used to reach up to grasp my hand...(here come the tears again!) And the funny thing is, the college he plans to attend is only about 30 miles or so from our home, lol.
I don't know...my friend, Teena, keeps telling me that as the time to let go gets here, God will give me the grace to accept it. (She has 2 who've finished high school and gone on to college.)
I know what you mean about what you said of your 13 year old. My daughter just turned 13 in February!
Thanks for your input. I appreciate it. I know that God uses our friends (those we see all the time, as well as those we've only met on-line) to encourage us along the way!
Blessings,
Melissa
P.S. Since I'm new to blogging, I wasn't sure if I should reply to your comment on my blog, or to post it on your blog, so I posted on both. Lol!
H Melissa,
I am relatively new to blogging and you know - I am not sure where replies are to go. I am just glad you replied and glad to have the chance to converse with you.
I can't imagine having one going off to college yet. I am glad (at times) that mine are not that age. Still, there are times with my 13 year old when I am find myself looking forward to that day. :)
While I can't totally understand all that you are feeling right now, I can tell you that God is there and will carry you through all that you are going to face. He loves you and won't let you face this alone. He will also be there to watch over and protect your son while he is away. Plus he is close enough for frequent visits.
I have a church friend whose daughter was just diagnosed with a brain tumor. They removed the tumor and found it was a very aggressive form of cancer. It was located in the cerebellum very near the brain stem. It is a type of cancer that sends out spores and at this point they don't know if it has done that. If it has the fear is that the spores will have gone into the brain stem, down the spinal column and throughout the body. The overall prognosis is not good. Her daughter is in 8th grade. 8th grade?!!
I think stories like that help to put things in perspective. And I am not saying your perspective is off (I will be there in a few years!! You can commiserate with me then!!) But aren't you glad your child is going away to college and not having to face what this other child is facing. It is just so sad - she is soooo very young!! She should have a full life ahead of her and it is so sad to think she might not.
May God keep you in his care as you work through this.
Blessings,
Debbie
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