The heavens declare the glory of God;

the skies proclaim the work of His hands.

Day after day they pour forth speech;

night after night the display knowledge.

Ps. 19: 1&2


Gorgeous sunset on our drive home last night.

My sweet husband took me out to eat last night to a cool little restaurant on the square in a quaint little town not too far away. It was a well...this will sound a little corny...enchanting.

I spent a lot of the day yesterday thinking about how quiet it is without the boys at home and the inevitability of facing the echoing quietness well...forever. Sad, silly thoughts I know, but hey I am a woman...I suppose we are allowed to ponder such things from time to time.


Anyway, as we sat and enjoyed a great meal together the thought hit me, I better check my phone and see if Wes has checked in. Duh. (He is back at camp for two weeks.) We had a little laugh about how different this is going to be and then I thought about how we raise them and love them and coach them and then let them fly away praying that they will act and live as they were taught to.

Wow, it is hard not to be even in semi control over your children. Now I will have to learn to turn this young one over to God full time just like we did his brother a few years ago. I am working on laying him at God's feet and being at peace about it.

I can hear the tearing of the apron strings.

I am feeling ok about it all this morning. I am taking a deep breath and thanking God for this time with my wonderful husband, just the two of us again. Enjoying life like it was kind of before children...is fun and well...enchanting.
Blessings on the beautiful, hot summer Saturday! Amy

Comments

Michelle said…
Always enjoy your posts Amy. Hoping to have Davis attend BH starting next year. Hope the bear is gone by then :)
Blessings,
Michelle
July 31, 2011 at 9:55 AM
Elizabeth Mullins said…
I ditto Michelle. This post is a good reminder to me that I should enjoy these days as much as I can...even if they involve my youngest one peeing in the trunk of the van. You are a blessing to so many! Thank you!
July 31, 2011 at 11:17 AM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Mom's Apricot Cobbler...

Image
It is melt in your mouth good! Ok, I know that yesterday I wrote about not eating any more sugar and I'm not. This is for YOU. I just had to give you Mom's recipe. It is so easy and so incredibly yummy. Hope that you enjoy it. It smells heavenly while cooking too. Easy Apricot Cobbler Jan McCoy 1 cup flour 1 cup sugar 2 Tbs. Baking Powder (Mix well in mixing bowl) Add 1 cup Milk and about a third cup of oil Mix well. Pour in oblong Pyrex cake pan. Heat at least 1 quart of sweetened fruit (apricots) to boiling. Pour on top of the batter. Add dollop (don't you love the word dollop?) of butter and sprinkle sugar and cinnamon on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes until brown. Enjoy. Blessings on your day! Amy
Read more

Red Velvet Trifle...

Image
So easy it's embarrassing! Here it is: One box of Betty Crocker Red Velvet Cake mix. 1 semi sweet choc. chips 1 small Half and Half- (use half a cup) 1small carton of whipping cream 1 package of cream cheese Half cup sugar Bake cake (follow box directions), let cool and crumble. Stir together cream cheese, sugar and whipping cream with blender until smooth. Melt chocolate chips in bowl and then add half and half. Stir until smooth. Layer in trifle dish. Enjoy.  Alaska memories. Love this fat Santa above. Thrilled with how this little wreath turned out. Happy Christmas decorating! Remember: Your family probably does not care if your house looks like something out of Southern Living. They love the traditions and old ornaments and chipped Christmas mugs and plates. Our kids sure do. It is hard when we compare what we have to other people's "things" or decorations. We are all so richly blessed. I say, just don't do it. I...
Read more

Enchanted Wedding. Rachel and Colt

Image
Mr. and Mrs. Colt McCoy It was an wonderful weekend of wedding fun. From the rehearsal to wedding day luncheon to reception. I am thankful we were able to be there and share in the fun and memories. Table at Rehearsal dinner. Sweet. Bridal luncheon. Lots of smiles and laughter. Beautiful girls. Mothers, Grandmothers, Rachel and Aunts. Lots of them! Debra and her sweet sisters and sisters in law's Austin My goofy boys. They make me smile. They were waiting for two hours for the wedding. More goofy, sweet boys. Brad and Dick and Tammy. Love you guys so much. Isn't the flower girl precious? They put pictures of the bride and groom's parents and grandparent's wedding cake pictures beside the cake. Such a sweet setting and idea. Gorgeous outdoor setting for the reception. My sweetheart. Yes, that is who you think it is. So fun to meet him and his wife. My wonderful Daddy Gorgeous tables of food. ...
Read more