Growing Pains
“Point your kids in the right direction- when they’re old they won’t be lost.”
Proverbs 22:6 MSG
Today I took Ellie for braces! Last week the triplets were the cutest version of the 3 Little Pigs. They only have 1 year left in elementary. And last night Amera was in tears because she's already scared to go to middle school.
Growing up is good and hard work. Sometimes it's scary; for the kids and the grownups. The painting this week shows how my dad tracks physical growth at his shop.
I'm finding myself stuck in the bittersweet moments of recognizing the emotional and spiritual growth of my kids. I am so proud of them when I see their independent choice towards kindness to others. I am relieved when I see one of the girls help their sister calm down after an argument. I am excited when I find them marking bible verses in their new bibles!
But I miss doing it all with them. They don’t need me to hold their hand while they make new friends. They don’t always need me to model the words for an apology. They can read most anything on their own.
Amera just came downstairs for one last hug. She’s been telling me that at school she “just misses me.” Growing up is hard. Not just for the girls. My heart hurts to see her struggle with the steps along the way. And I tell her “it’s not easy but God knows.” I keep telling myself the same…
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