My baby is graduating college!

Oh my, where has the time gone since this photo was taken? Wasn't it just yesterday she was graduating from Mrs. Guy's Kindergarten class at The King's Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida? Though time passing can make us feel "old" and worn; I desire and choose to look at it as the blessing and gift of many days...days that blended into the next, ultimately bringing us to this pride filled day. Oh, yes, we surely made it through those moments filled with both tears and laughter. There were days we didn't see eye to eye, and a strong-willed little girl would try her best to cross the line. But always in the end came the apology, sometimes written on paper with miss spelled words and stick figure people, but always with a sincere and broken heart. No, we more than made it 'through'. We are today so much better because of them. We come to this day a little more wiser and a lot more humble for the journey. And, I have come to believe within my heart of hearts that each and every one of those days was a stepping stone, a building block that had been orchestrated for me to make me a better mom to my little girl. Many times I questioned God and wondered why, but I always knew that if it were not for His providential love for my children and His guiding hand upon them, they would not be the same young adults they are today. Certainly there was no good thing within me except that which was guided and propelled by His Holy Spirit. I look at her today, and I thank Him for answered prayer. For there is no greater answer to a mother's prayer than to see her child's heart overflowing with love for God..for a walk that has chosen to first honor Him and to desire to please Him in all she does. This is my greatest joy in all of life.

As I watch my Sabrina graduate this Saturday at Liberty University, I will give thanks for this young lovely lady, and I will pray that her future will see all the desires of her heart come true. Oh, I can only say it but one way, with simple words: ~ thank you Father God for Sabrina and the honor of being her mother. Oh please be with her; guide and protect her as she steps out into a world that is confused,needy and hurting, may her hands be filled with your touch and her lips overflowing with praise for You oh great God. Amen.