I got inspired the other day to clean out and organize our home office. Was it ever needing it! My husband and I had accumulated numerous books over the years. His were mostly books from college (mine are stored in the basement). Those that belonged to me were ones that moved me deeply, in an emotional way. Some of my favorites are "Stories For the Family's Heart" by Alice Gray. So, I picked one from the shelf and thumbed through it. When I read it a few years ago, I'd turned down pages of the stories that held special meaning for me. One, in particular, really spoke to my heart, so I thought you might enjoy it, too.Someday They Will Fly
by
Erma Bombeck
I see children as kites. You spend a lifetime trying to get them off the ground. You run with them until you're both breathless...they crash...you add a longer tail. You patch and comfort, adjust and teach--and assure them that someday they will fly.
Finally, they are airborne, but they need more string, and you keep letting it out...You know it won't be long before that beautiful creature will snap the lifeline that bound you together and soar--free and alone. Only then do you know that you did your job.
I really hope I can remember that lesson when my time comes! Have a wonderful and relaxing weekend!
P.S. If you would, please say a prayer for Brittany. In the past couple of days, she's received offers for full athletic scholarships to run cross country in college. One is to The Citadel, my husband's alma mater. Though a decision doesn't have to be made right now, as I suspect she'll be getting more offers, just pray for clarification and direction during this exciting, yet overwhelming time. Thank you SO much! :)
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Hey friend!
Girl, did I need to read this one today! Thanks so much!
Thanks for your advice on the car situation too! We are actually looky at Acura(s) too!
And WOW...WAY TO GO BRITTANY! Full scholarships being offered?!?!?!? Woo hoo! I will definitely be praying for God's clear direction on this one.
Have a great weekend, April!~
PS ~ I am off work again today. Woohoo!!
I think I see you holding a kite string, April.
It's beautifully purple irradecense with polka dots of lime green.
From where I am just a state up, I can see it flikering high atop the clouds: confidently, securely.
But it stil hasn't reached its pinnacle.
And her kite tail has such a spunky pizazz to it too.
Hold tight! You're doing a great job!
.mac :)
That was beautiful April, and so true.
Prayed for Brittany. How fabulous for her to be offered college scholarships. I'm so excited to be part of the journey. Can't wait to see where she chooses to go next year!
Wonderful for Brittany! Such a big step for her (and mom!) :)
Love that analogy.....and i suspect you will do great at letting them fly just like you're doing at getting them to that point!
And WOW...what a blessing for Brittany and you guys...will most definitely be praying for her as she makes some huge decisions in the months to come!!
I've always loved Erma Bombeck and miss her.
Brittany is running toward the prize!
That is just too too exciting!!!! Is she a senior or did she graduate?
sandy toe
I know you must be so proud of your girls.....I knew that B would go far with her running..that is fantastic! I am in the same boat with you my friend....we are looking at schools right now for my daughter. She is also a senior. I wish our girls could be friends!! :)
I will pray for her, and I hope you will pray for Allison. She just sent her test scores to ten diff. schools, many of them far away! :0
It is hard to let them fly, but we really wouldn't want it any other way, right? It's fun to see what a great job they will do!
Suzanne
Abolutely, I will say a prayer for Brittany and just did.
Loved the kites...
XO,
Sheila :-)
What a beautiful story. Love it with the kites. You do hold their hands for a while until they fly away.
What an exciting time for all of you with offers like that coming in!!!!
Nice post today - and the kite picture is beautiful, wherever you found it! Good luck to your gal on her college choice - that is amazing news!
I loved Erma Bombeck & her wise words...
Will most definitely lift a prayer for brittany... I'm sure she's going to have alot of choices to make a decision from... that's never easy... but will pray for some insight - guidance
I love Erma...I used to read a lot of her stuff and listen to her on the tv. Love this passage! So true!
Charleston...that's where my brother is a teacher at...my sister actually was a adminstrative secretary for the AD at Citadel. I am sure Brittany will make the right choice.
Have a great weekend!
Wow... what a great analogy for us mothers, huh?
Good job, Brittany.
This is new and exciting waters that she will be treading. You have my word that prayers will be said!
That was so beautiful:)
I will pray for Brittany.
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Brittany! offers for full athletic scholarships!?!? That is such wonderful news. What a blessing that all of her hard work has literally paid off.
I'm so excited about this news and she's not even my child!
Woo-hoo!!!!!
I'll be saying a prayer for Brittany, for sure :)
April -
That is so exciting about the college offers! Yay!!!!
I love Erma Bombeck. She is wonderful. Thanks for that!
XOXO
Jen
April:
As a mom who has raised her girls and now is faced with the empty nest....I can tell you from experience that poem is so true!
I am lucky that my girls at least live close and still need me, so I am always letting out alittle more string.
Thank you for that....BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
Way to go, Brit!! Thanks fantastic!! I do pray the Lord will give you peace for just the right choice for her! Exciting times are definitely ahead for you guys - congratulations!
Hi April
Thanks for sharing those beautiful words today.
I will pray for Brittany. It's wonderful she has so many scholarship offers.
Jessica and I have been watching Granny again. It gets funnier the more we watch it!!
Have a great weekend.
Lindsay
x
~WOW! April that is wonderful news about Brittany. She is in my prayers my friend.
What a beautiful sounding book. I'm insipired. :)
that's great! so many options. i would not want that decision or pressure. she'll be in my prayers!
My little kites are still small but that day will be here before I know it. Praying for wisdom for your family!
Beautiful words, April. And many prayers for Brittany as she begins an exciting and very important part of her life.
I will be praying for Brittany.
Oh Wow, the Citadel! I pray God will open the door she should choose.
I'm working on cleaning and organizing, it's a big project! Congratulations on your daughter's success and hopefully it will become clear to which college she should go. It's great to have so many options!
Beautiful post. And WHOA! A full scholarship?? Awesome!
What a beautiful post!! Makes me cry, and how true it really is! I'll be thinking about your beautiful daughter and that the right decision will be reached, how wonderful that she is so very talented!
Hope the rest of your weekend is great!
Great poem! That's awesome about Brittany's scholarship! I'm sure she'll have some big decisions ahead. Praying she makes the right one.
THat was a beautiful story. This was a great way to start out my day.
Good luck to Brittany..........
What a gift this story was this morning. Minutes before Scout went off to camp we were searching for an essential part of his uniform...the kite had divebombed!
I was so frustrated! This was a wonderful reminder.
I am praying for Brittney. What an exciting time...
I am so happy she is going to have this kind of decision to make! Too many choices is better than no choices! And I am ever so glad you won't have that financial burden. What a great blessing for real!
Very sweet! I love Erma Bombeck.
Prayers for Brittany!
I haven't heard this poem in a long time but it is a good one!
It's hard to let them fly but also a thrill;;;***sigh***
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