Her Independence Day

Well, it has finally come to pass.......Jdare has finally reached the day that she has been waiting for..........

COLLEGE

We moved her into her dorm room yesterday. 

Those around me kind of expected me to crumble and spend the next two weeks in mourning but He has given me a peace that I can't explain and I know that I have to trust Him.

Love her sweet roomie and also her family!  Hoping this is the start of a lifetime friendship between them.

Enjoyed the layout of the room, compliments of the roomie's father.

I am a bit conflicted of course.
 Sad that she won't be here everyday.
  Sad that life at home will never be the same. 
Sad that time has flown by and maybe I haven't been all that I have needed to be for her.

Thinking about all that life may throw at her.
Wondering if she will take the road less traveled.
If she is really ready to handle independence.
Wondering how we will adjust to the distance between us (though this facetime thingy is awesome!!!!)

However, I am also very proud and grateful that she is the person she is.
Thankful that she expresses her desire to seek His will for her life.
Thankful that she is His child and that He is in control.
Very grateful that her sweet uncle D planted the seed for her to attend this college.
I am thrilled that our relationship continues to grow and change overtime!!!!!!

And I attempt to prepare myself for what may come to pass.
Rather than worry though I know that prayer is the most important thing I can do and anyone else reading this is certainly welcome to join me in praying for her!

I am the proud mom of a B-Lo girl.
A bit of an inside joke!