Dear Lurnus,
What have you been up to this week?
Dear Bubba,
I have been very busy. In fact, you probably won't see many updates from me during the work week. I am sitting at my computer, digesting the biggest BBQ sandwich I could get my mouth around (kudos to Jim 'n Nicks) and thinking about tearing into a bowl of Coffee Lover's ice cream from Coldstone Creamery. I have been a very good girl this week, having savored the delicious meals provided by Healthy Choice and keeping my snacking down to only 4 or 5 bites of chocolate a day. But right now, that ice cream looks deeeeeelicious.
My daughter has taken off with her best friend to go across town to the Galleria. Along with them are two boys (friends, they say). I must say that sending your 16 year old daughter down the road in her car, I mean my old car, really revives your prayer life. I am a little overprotective, I have been told. I just like to know where my children are and who they are with. I like to hear from them when they are out and about and I like to know when they are safely back at their destination for the evening. Is that too much to ask?? Well, I am beginning to realize that little by little I am letting go of her. I know that in a year and a half she will be on her own (maybe) and in God's hands totally. I find myself more and more saying, "Okay, Lord, she is off into the great unknown and I pray for her safety." I believe there are special angels who look out after small children and teenagers. I just pray that I have given her the guidance that I should have and that when she is faced with decisions that may have heavy consequences, that she make the right decision. For all those out there who have teenagers, I feel your pain but I also know the joy of living with these glorious beings. I wouldn't trade it for the world!!! After all, wasn't it just yesterday that I was making stupid choices and enjoying my independence for the first time? I learned from each stupid decision and learning from mistakes is some of the best learning of all.
Take care and pray for your teenagers!!
Lurnus
What have you been up to this week?
Dear Bubba,
I have been very busy. In fact, you probably won't see many updates from me during the work week. I am sitting at my computer, digesting the biggest BBQ sandwich I could get my mouth around (kudos to Jim 'n Nicks) and thinking about tearing into a bowl of Coffee Lover's ice cream from Coldstone Creamery. I have been a very good girl this week, having savored the delicious meals provided by Healthy Choice and keeping my snacking down to only 4 or 5 bites of chocolate a day. But right now, that ice cream looks deeeeeelicious.
My daughter has taken off with her best friend to go across town to the Galleria. Along with them are two boys (friends, they say). I must say that sending your 16 year old daughter down the road in her car, I mean my old car, really revives your prayer life. I am a little overprotective, I have been told. I just like to know where my children are and who they are with. I like to hear from them when they are out and about and I like to know when they are safely back at their destination for the evening. Is that too much to ask?? Well, I am beginning to realize that little by little I am letting go of her. I know that in a year and a half she will be on her own (maybe) and in God's hands totally. I find myself more and more saying, "Okay, Lord, she is off into the great unknown and I pray for her safety." I believe there are special angels who look out after small children and teenagers. I just pray that I have given her the guidance that I should have and that when she is faced with decisions that may have heavy consequences, that she make the right decision. For all those out there who have teenagers, I feel your pain but I also know the joy of living with these glorious beings. I wouldn't trade it for the world!!! After all, wasn't it just yesterday that I was making stupid choices and enjoying my independence for the first time? I learned from each stupid decision and learning from mistakes is some of the best learning of all.
Take care and pray for your teenagers!!
Lurnus
