It's Over.....

"Oh, No!" she gasped as she surveyed the disaster before her. Never in her many years of life had she seen anything like it. How anyone could have survived she did not know.  She could only hope that somewhere amid the overwhelming destruction she would find her 18-year-old son. Only the slim hope of finding him kept her from turning and fleeing the scene. Walking was virtually impossible with so many things strewn across her path. She stepped gingerly through - tripping and nearly falling several times.  She heard someone, or something, move. At least she thought she did. Perhaps, she was just hoping she did. Her heart raced and her stomach churned and her breathing was gripped with fear. She could not understand how this could have happened.  With tear rimmed eyes she struggled to see in the dim light of morning what just brushed against her hand. In desperation, she took another step then cried out, "Derek!".  From a nearby pile of unidentified material, she heard her son. "Yes, Mom," he said, in a voice so weak it could hardly be heard. "It's time to get up and get ready for graduation," she sighed, "and, for heaven's sake, clean up this room." 

A pearl to string: Congratulations graduates!  You've made it and we are all so proud of you.  Just know it's over! No more mom waking you up mornings. Next thing you know it will be your room-mate pounding you in the back or leaving you like road kill for some professor to devour at a later date.  Ahh the thrill of adult life ...... booyah! 

A Prayer for the Graduate

Each family prays blessings on each new graduate as they begin their new journey ~ Lord may you lead their way ~ Upholding each one & sustaining  their faith with every passing day. While each graduate walks this new road, may they trust in You and not lean on their own understanding.  May their eyes be on You Lord. May their minds be in Your Word and may their hearts be continually wrapped in Your love. Amen & amen. 

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path".

(Psalm 119:105) 

Know you are loved,

                              Lyndi