On Eagles' Wings

It seems that barely a heartbeat passes from the moment we first know of a child's existence to the time we nudge them out of the proverbial nest.

We train, feed, clothe, teach, admonish, and prepare our children for the time when they must leave the nest and fly on their own.

The time of preparation flies as we find ourselves bogged down midst nappies, mountains of laundry, car pooling, sports games, school meetings, homework, cooking (always cooking) and housework. At the time we think it will never end. But it does. And sooner than we expect or are ready for.

On the day our eldest son left home DH and I felt as if we were going through 'the motions'. It was as if we were going to a funeral that we didn't want to attend but knew we had to. It was probably one of the most difficult days that we had faced together as parents and as a couple. But I learnt that day that God doesn't give you the grace you need until the time comes. When we finally dropped him off and drove away, God's grace was sufficient.

You would think it would get easier. But no, that's not been our experience. Perhaps we're strange but we like having our kids around. Even as teenagers!

Today we nudged Son#2 a little further out of the nest. I know he'll be fine: he'll fly as he's meant to.

I'm not so sure about me.

But the Lord has promised that "they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint". I'll cling to that and hopefully I’ll fly too.

Comments

SchnauzerMom said…
You're right God's grace is sufficient.
Unknown said…
I can't imagine how hard it would be. Evie is only 6, and she is growing up so fast. Your post helped me to remember to try and cherish each moment.