Scissors Needed to Cut Those Wings....

My sweet boy is a senior this year.  I have had several friends ask if I'm okay with that, and honestly, I have been okay.  UNTIL the other night.  Christian College Night.  He was looking at all the schools and getting their information.  I didn't panic.  We have it all figured out.  He will continue his studies at our local Jr. College where he can get the attention he needs for his dyslexia and then go where ever God leads.  Probably U.T.Tyler (don't tell him).....I have told God of this plan...We ALL know how that works, when you try to TELL God your plan......

Then it happened.......The last table he and his friend went to look at.  Jonathan was tired, ready to go home, but went with his friend so she wouldn't be alone.  There it was....The Assistant Coach for the basketball team... He and Jonathan talked for a good thirty minutes.  He even came to Jonathan's school the next day to talk to him a little more about the school.  Gave him tickets to a basketball game and will tour him personally.

But my plan!!!!!!!!!!  THAT IS NOT MY PLAN......This school is 6 hours away......You see the problem what that statement is MY.....If it were up to me, my boys would NEVER leave my side.  But I am NOT Marie on Everyone Loves Raymond....I am NOT Marie.....Did you hear me????  Okay, I'm Marie.  If my boys would live next door, that would be great.  I mean it would save on gas, right?

The hard reality is my sweet, Innocent, loving boy is growing up and moving away from my protection.  But one thing I can say with confidence, he is NOT moving away from the protection of God.  Jonathan has a walk like I have never seen before.  He knows God wants him to do some type of mission work, just not sure what that involves.

Now, to MY part.....I will never be okay with letting him go.  There I said it.  I love him, I protect him, I pick him up when he falls, I talk to him about anything he wants, I laugh with him, I hug him....What will fill that HUGE void when he leaves?  RYAN?????  Oh goodness.....I'm kidding....I love Ryan just as much, NOT more!!!!! But I'm sorry, I will die a little inside when he leaves me.....

Jonathan NEVER let ANYONE tell you you can't....Always remember what Mrs. Bowie would say to you EVERY morning coming into her first grade class....."Can't don't come in here"
Always remember there are two people that are your biggest cheerleaders.....Your Mom and Dad.....

We don't know if anything will become of this college, which did I mention it is  6 hours away...But for a moment, my son was seen for the talent he is......And a great character off the court.

I am amazed at you every single day Jonathan.....You will do great things.....

But always remember what your Dad would say to you from the very day you were born.....
Jonathan, he's a great boy
Jonathan, he's a smart boy
but most of all he's a Daddy's boy..........