08/07/2024
Have you told your child lately that you love them, you are proud of them, and how blessed you are to be their parent? You may say to yourself, "oh they know it". That may be true, it never hurts to reinforce the love you have planted in them- like us, they need to be reminded of just how LOVED they are.
As I was boarding the plane this morning in California to fly yo DC to move my daughter into her college dorm, I was flooded with emotions as I reflected on the first 18 wonderful years of her life. I cried as I texted her this message. I love my baby!
I just texted her this message:
"Princess, we are SO proud of you! College is going to be a great experience!
We have given you all that we have to get you to this point. Now go forth, spread your wings and SOAR to where the Lord has gone before you...He has already prepared the path for you!
You are right where He wants you to be at this season of your life. Make wise choices and He will astonish you with the plans He will unfold right before all of our eyes for your life (Jeremiah 29:11). We love you more than you may ever know. We will always be here to support you through the difficult times, celebrate your accomplishments, pray for you every day, and love you ALWAYS!
Live your life to where you have NO REGRETS! Take calculated risks, dance in the rain, stop to smell the roses you see, and ALWAYS trust in the Lord to protect, provide and guide you with His Wisdom in every decision- great or small (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Finally, if you do these things, you will never have to give in to fear or anxiety (even though those times will come amd the weapons do form)...sing and worship your way through each of those emotions, as they will end and not last always (Isaiah 54:17). They are temporary and will wash over you like a wave, and THEN they WILL LEAVE (Philippians 4:6-8).
You will make it through each of these challenges...you will live, thrive and not die so that you can declare the Goodness of God (Psalm 118:17)!
With all my heart-
I love you,
Daddy
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