Growing up!!!

Have you ever stop to consider how difficult and scary it is to grow up?  It's not something we can stop but yet, it's scary.  I remember at my wedding reception, sitting on my dads lap, crying, saying "am I ready for this?"  He laughed, and said, "You're married, you're not living in my house."   He then said, "but mom and I are always here.  Always!" 

We've had the privilege of going through the years with Leah and watching her experience.  I remember her junior and senior year sitting through a lot of meetings about colleges, when to visit, when to apply, what tests to take, financial aid, and on and on.  And I must be honest, more than once I broke out in hives!!   WOW, THE PRESSURE!!!  But we did everything asked.   All tests taken, even a few times, deadlines met.  And ya know what, God had different plans and those plans worked out too.  A different country and different colleges. 

So now we have another senior.  Steve and I have been to NO MEETINGS!!!  I don't want to hear about all the pressure and deadlines.  I want Megs to be Megs.  Steve would always ask teachers at parent teacher conferences, "how do our kids act toward other peers and teachers?  are they hard workers?"  When he heard they worked hard and they were letting God's light shine, that's all he needed to know.  He said, "then they are going to be fine." 
Meg's asked us to go on a college visit next month.  Absolutely!!  Can't wait to experience this with her.  But yet I know she is feeling all the pressure of growing up.  It's scary!!!!  But sweet sweet Megan, as long as you have Jesus and a great work ethic, you're going to be just fine.  And dad and I will ALWAYS be here for you!   ALWAYS!!!!