19!

Today she is 19. Four years ago next week, our journey was about to begin and I had no idea. I think I've written that before in this blog. We had a false sense of security. We didn't know. Again, I've said it before, God didn't want us to know because we would have probably ran. He needed us right where we were as there was a bigger plan. So much bigger than us, we couldn't even begin to imagine it. It unfolded the way He wanted it to, not the way we wanted it to. So many times I heard "Trust Me" in my head. Just a whisper but it was there. I'd just nod and say ok. We are not perfect not in the least but we listened and followed and trusted. Our obligation was til she turned 19. That is today. Our legal obligation ends but we will always love her and celebrate her birthday. I have no way of knowing what the future holds but I know we did our best to show her unconditional love. We did our best to give here a solid foundation she can launch from. We all have to make our own way through this life. We are here to cheer for her and root for her no matter what she chooses to do.

Today, I think about the people that brought her home from the hospital 19 years ago. I know they must be sad, how can they not be? I am always praying for them. I pray they can find love in their heart's for her.  I will never understand a parent turning on their child a 15 yo. I've heard the stories they've told. It's sad. Nothing just nothing makes it right. But that is in another post. That is not for today. Today, we celebrate 19! I'll make her favorite spaghetti dinner and we'll have cake and ice cream. Please say a prayer for her as she makes her way into young adulthood. God is always working. Pray for us too. I'm proud of our family, we are stronger than before and I give Glory to God for that!

Happy Birthday Effy!


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