Whenever we venture into a new experience, it is full of opportunity to learn something new. For our family, our newest experience is having our first child leave the nest. I was reflecting today on what I am learning.
- It's more painful than I realized it would be
- It's more exciting than I thought it would be
- I had no idea that getting a letter from Ryan would give me such an adrenaline rush
- It has been so precious to get letters from him telling us how much he loves and misses us
- It is amazing to see him grow up right before our eyes
- Because of him being in the military, he is realizing things earlier than many young people--which is a blessing for him and for us (things like appreciating his family, and all that we did for him--wah)
- It makes me marvel that God would have been willing to send His ONLY Son for us because if Ryan was an only child I think I would be in the fetal position right now
- I wonder if when I stop to talk to God it also gives Him an adrenaline rush
- I realize anew how precious it must be to God when I tell Him how much I love Him
- He must enjoy watching me grow in love, joy, peace, faith, etc.
- He must long for me to come Home even more than I long to see my Ryan
On a much happier note than Sunday, we got a letter from Ryan!! It was so exciting! We also got a letter from his Commander with information about Graduation from Basic Training. We plan to attend in March and will be making the drive to South Carolina for the big event.
