A good question to ask your kids, if you want to know what their secret desires are, is, "If you were asked to make three wishes, what would they be?"
I was amused at the differences in the answers of my kids. I was silenced by the spontaneity of my 6 year old girl, Kaila. Without batting an eyelash, her answer was, "I want to see God's face, see heaven and hmmm...I wish I don't sin anymore!"
Somehow, her answer has made me reassess my own wishes and yes, like a cold shower, it woke me up from the stupor of countless distractions to once again, fix my eyes on the main thing!
Friday, August 10, 2007
First Day in Traditional School
So who wants to see 13 y.o. Tahnee in a school uniform? This was during her first day of school. She was dressed at 5:45am. Talk about excited.
A few nights ago I was in tears. Similar to those I shed with dad when I was about to get married. I would miss her. 9 yrs of homeschooling her can be habit forming. I was anticipating the change in "homescape" not having Ate Tahnee around.
As I observed other parents bringing their clinging pre-school kids, some even crying, I laughed inside bec in my case, it was the other way around. I was a reluctant parent not sure about letting her child go. But as I watched Tahnee confidently join her section mates, and completely forget about me (Oh, she did turn back, smile, wave and say, "Bye, Mom!") , I knew she was ready and that she would be alright. So would I.
"Thank you, Lord for your Faithfulness. Thank you for loving her more than we ever can. Thank you for the support of family, our silent partners, and the prayers that have kept us intact through the years. "
A few nights ago I was in tears. Similar to those I shed with dad when I was about to get married. I would miss her. 9 yrs of homeschooling her can be habit forming. I was anticipating the change in "homescape" not having Ate Tahnee around.
As I observed other parents bringing their clinging pre-school kids, some even crying, I laughed inside bec in my case, it was the other way around. I was a reluctant parent not sure about letting her child go. But as I watched Tahnee confidently join her section mates, and completely forget about me (Oh, she did turn back, smile, wave and say, "Bye, Mom!") , I knew she was ready and that she would be alright. So would I.
"Thank you, Lord for your Faithfulness. Thank you for loving her more than we ever can. Thank you for the support of family, our silent partners, and the prayers that have kept us intact through the years. "
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