“a clash of feelings” – that describes it well, Ceil. I really am glad to see Jenna go back for all the great experiences she’ll have–and for all the great experiences WE will get to have either with her or on our own. 🙂 But I still miss her here as well. Yes, families are the best.

But that just means that I love them, and you love your Jenna too. Aren’t families just the best? Jenna is one lucky lady.

Peace,
Ceil

I continue to have those mixed feelings with Jenna. We went to help her set up her place a little more this past weekend and it was good seeing her doing so well.

My friend’s brother left for college this past week, so I asked her Sunday how her mom made it. She said she just bawled. ha. I told her I understood.

Allowing him to transform us–that’s the key exactly. Sometimes it’s just not fast enough for me. I want to see results quicker, but I’m so grateful every time he lets me see another shackle fall off. “In-Him liberation” – nicely said!

Being totally authentic with God – there’s no point in being otherwise. I’m so glad that we are fully known by him. It really is a blessing to know he sees us as we are and loves us the way he made us.

Yes, there are definitely some perks to having those quiet evenings at home. We don’t stay up near as late with no kids in the house so I’m already getting caught up more on my sleep. 🙂

Love how you phrased this:

“my real self is leaking all over the place”

That’s good. I agree that it’s a much easier way to live. Even though sometimes painful as a result. But less painful that having to wear a mask. I’m all about freedom!

War Eagle back at you! My husband and oldest daughter also graduated from Auburn so I’ve learned to love it even though it’s not where I graduated from. I’ve spent lots of hours on the road back and forth in the past few years. It’s such a sweet little town and even though there are tons of students, the professors are very personable. Hoping for a winning football season this year. 🙂

I hear you, Loretta. I homeschooled for almost 20 years too. In a way I think it made it harder when my kids left because I’d been used to having them around so much.

Then again, I was also glad to sell off my homeschooling books–I’m not going to lie either. ha. It was a great adventure and I learned a lot (even about myself) but whew, it was hard work! Praying for your adjustment to having your third child in college. Wowsa.