As the school year has drawn near, I keep hearing parents, especially those with children starting kindergarten, talk about these emotional reflective feelings they have sending their children off to school for the first time. I figured I wouldn't have these since we have decided to home school this year. My moment came though this weekend, when I was not expecting it at all.
Zane has promoted at church and during our Saturday service, he now comes to "big church" with me during the worship portion and then is dismissed to "children's church". Most of the children head out of the worship center on their own during this time. I have been walking Zane out the last couple of weeks, to make sure he knows where he is going and until we get into a routine he is comfortable with. So like the weeks past, we walked out together into the lobby. But instead of walking all the way to his new room together, this time when he spotted one of his leaders in the lobby, he gave him a high five and took off excitedly, on his own, to his room. I was fine at this point and stopped to watch and make sure he made it in. What threw me though, was when he stopped half way to look for me and came running back to my side. I was worried he might be getting "cold feet", but soon found out he was just being a good kid. He looked up at me and said, "Mom, can I go on my own?!" And I said, "Sure, Honey." smiling. Then he took off again excitedly. My eyes immediately welled up with tears. He's growing up.
God has given me a great appreciation the last few weeks for the opportunity that I have to help educate my son this year. This time is precious.
"School on a Hill" begins class after Labor Day and we are thrilled!
Matthew 5:14-16 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put in under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."
