And. . . He's Off

He's heading off to college this morning. 

Elijah's friend. 

Ditching Marines for the Army. 

On an ROTC scholarship. 

So stinking proud of him. 

There is a dance of fine emotion in my being. 

A reminder of how much I miss my son. 

Yet, a glimpse into the goodness of God. 

I will pray for this young man and wait with great expectation to see where God will lead him. 

I will miss his "stop ins."

Though they have become less frequent. 

I will continue to pray for the young people heading back to school. 

They have been such a blessing to me. 

Time is moving on.

I can not hold the tide. 

I will embrace the journey. 

Rest in the strength of the Lord. 

I am looking forward to the stories and visits that will come. 

There is still a lot of living to do. 

There are many who need to hear the message. 

A Savior died for them.

Grace given freely. 

A solid rock on which to stand. 

As new journeys begin, may we have eyes to see the goodness of God. 

May love flow from us as we be the hands and feet of Jesus. 

Genesis 31:49

May the LORD keep watch between you and me when we are away from each other.

The Everyday

He comes to visit.
On his way home from work. 

He sits with us on the porch. 

So different. 

Elijah's friend. 

Here to talk about the fundraiser. 

A fund raiser to bless graduates. 

Hopefully many more along the way. 

To help. 

Offer support. 

In Elijah's name. 

Because he has been called home. 

I look at this boy in front of me. 

He and Elijah friends since they were small. 

I can't help but wonder. 

What would Elijah be doing right now?

How hard this must be for Elijah's friend; helping with this fund raiser.

We work out details.

We chat a bit about how he is doing. 

It's time for him to leave. 

I watch him drive away. 

I must surrender, each day, my will, my desires. 

I return to my bible reading. 

It is one step at a time. 

Don't look back. 

Don't attempt to go ahead. 

Just focus on the here. 

Give thanks for the moment. 

Breathe deep. 

Do the best with what God has placed before me. 

Deuteronomy 31:8

The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you;

 he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."

I know who goes before me.

I know who stands behind. 

The God of Angel armies is always by my side.

* Thursday, August 7, 5:30 pm. On The Davis Farm. Come gather with our community as we enjoy a meal, music and memories. We will raise support for the Elijah Davis Memorial Fund.