Well, this has certainly been a busy week!  Actually, most of my weeks seem to be busy, or at least busier than I would prefer them to be, but this past week we moved our oldest daughter into her dorm for her first year of college.  What a transition that was and still is. 

The actual moving her in went fairly smoothly.  Her college is approximately 2.5 hours from home, so we left out early that morning for check in was at 9 a.m.  While she and her dad went to "check in", me and her sisters set about unloading and unpacking her things.  We noticed right quickly though that the A/C was not working and it got up to 101 that day!!!!  She had a small fan, but it was truly a "personal" size fan, so we took turns hogging it....lol  She text messaged me this morning to say that the A/C got fixed yesterday, her roommate got moved in (she is a senior and their move in day was yesterday) and she had been to the most awesome worship service EVER.  So, she is settling in well.

I actually did pretty good emotionally through the whole process.  I did get teary a couple of times, but I am so proud of her and excited for her, that it overshadows most of my sadness at my little girl really growing up.  The hardest part is when I get ready to go to bed and I realize I don't have to wait up for her to come home and when I walk by her bedroom door at night.  But I know she is safe and happy and she will be coming home in 2 weeks for the Labor Day weekend, so all is good.

One thing I have thought on throughout this week is that change, even the good changes, is scary.  My daughter is very strong willed and doesn't let anything stop her from going after what she wants, but she was very nervous the week prior to leaving for college, and grumpy to the extreme!  I overheard her tell several people that she really didn't want to go, she wasn't looking forward to it, etc.  I was hearing those things with utter amazement!!!  It was completely the opposite of what she had been telling us for weeks, months, years??  LOL  I then realized she must be nervous and her way of deflecting it was to act like it wasn't something she wanted. 

That really got my mind to going.  I realize that I do that very same thing in many areas of my life.  I pray and ask God for something, then when it starts to happen, "change" starts occurring, I get nervous about it and then start back pedalling, acting like it really isn't something I wanted, when deep down it is, I am just petrified.  So, with that new revelation, I have asked God to remind me of this the next time "change" comes my way, so that I can be a better model of gracefulness in change, instead of grumpiness in change....:) 

So, those are my ponderings for today. 

Hugs to all my blogger friends!!!!  And to the blogger who keeps posting as anonymous, I would love to see your blog, but you gotta give me a name or at least a link so I know who you are...:)

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Aug. 20, 2007 - Good Morning

Posted by Ellen

How are you doing? I'll be praying for you and your girls as you all embark on these new journeys. We went through part of that this summer, with Matthew moving out. Things are getting easier..he's keeping this momma informed, which is good.
We need to meet up sometime!
{{{hugs}}}
Have a great day!

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Aug. 23, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Happyhome

Isn't it funny how we tend to respond when God gives us the very thing we prayed for? We are funny creatures! God has obviously given you the grace you need to let your daughter soar. What to do Mom!

On another note, your meatloaf recipe is divine! I made it the other day with garlic mashed potatoes. In fact, I had some leftovers for lunch today. Yummo! Thanks for sharing.

Ang

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Aug. 27, 2007 - Thanks...

Posted by DreweLlyn

...for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment. I hope all is well in your part of the world.

Be blessed!

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Aug. 27, 2007 - {{{{Hugs}}}]

Posted by FaithfulGrace

I can't imagine the wide degree of emotions you have been going through over the last few months.
I know your daughter is going to have a wonderful time at college. By reading through your past few entries it sound like just the place she was supposed to go.

I downloaded the basic homeschool tracker that is free. It is very easy to use and makes great daily sheets from the lessons I have put into it so far.

I will keep you in my prayers, being on the potters wheel is difficult, yet yields a vessel that is molded by His gentle hands.

{{{{Hugs}}}}},
Linda

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Sep. 2, 2007 - That was wonderful

Posted by Anonymous

I really like that, Donna! Great food for thought. And I am the same way!

Daphne

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