Letting my kids grow up is hard. I want them to stay young. I want to protect them. But I have no choice, I have to let them grow up.
Still, I don’t like it.
At 6am this morning, I hugged my thirteen year old Justin goodbye. Goodbye for three days and two nights. He left for field trip with his eighth grade class on a science adventure. I truly hope Justin has a good time. And at the same time, I wanted him to stay home with me.
I heard the song Find Your Wings by Mark Harris while driving this afternoon. It reminded me to be okay with letting my son go today. Mind if I share it with you? Here are the lyrics:
It’s only for a moment you are mine to hold
The plans that heaven has for you
Will all too soon unfold
So many different prayers I’ll pray
For all that you might do
But most of all I’ll want to know
You’re walking in the truth
And If I never told you
I want you to know
As I watch you grow
***Chorus: I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams
And that faith gives you the courage
To dare to do great things
I’m here for you whatever this life brings
So let my love give you roots
And help you find your wings
May passion be the wind
That leads you through your days
And may conviction keep you strong
Guide you on your way
May there be many moments
That make your life so sweet
Oh, but more than memories
Chorus
It’s not living if you don’t reach for the sky
I’ll have tears as you take off
But I’ll cheer as you fly
Chorus
This is my heart’s cry. I’m so glad someone put it into a song. Even if I sing it off key, it feels good to mean the words I sing. This is what I want for Justin and Hannah. As much as I fight it, I want to help them find their wings.
