Time

I know my posts have been few and far between lately. Time has been quite illusive for me as I have begun a new era in my life. But, today, I am taking the time to let you know that I will not be posting anything until at least June 2. I will be busily unbusy.

Today, Husband and I depart to take an anniversary cruise. You may remember that two years ago we took our first cruise for our 25th anniversary. We loved it. We cruised the Mediterranean from Spain to Italy to France and had the time of our lives.

It's been two years since that momentous trip. Yes, I will be married 27 years on May 30, 2008, and, yes, it is difficult to believe that time really is ticking away at record speed. (I would love to reminisce with you at this point about the poignant moments of our marriage, but I don't have the time).

In just a few short hours, 10 a.m. cdt, Husband's dad will be here to deliver us to our flight. We will enter the doors to a vessel that will transport us to a wonderland of discovery, historical significance, and just plain enjoyment. Our first stop is Milan, where we will encounter Da Vinci's The Last Supper. We will hop a train to Venice, travel the Grand Canal, enter the wonderland of Cruising. From there we will see new and wondrous sights in Croatia, Greece, and Turkey. I am ready for those seven days of adventure.

This year I have an idea of what to imagine as I pack my last few items. The most anticipated is 10 days alone with Husband. We will dream big for our children, plan well for our future, rest up for our present, and (above all) worship our God who never fails to please us with His Goodness, Generosity, and Grace. Why He would bestow such pleasure to me is beyond my scope of understanding.

Thank you, Father, for everything we have and do. I know it is straight from your hand. Let us glorify You in all we do and say.

Last Junior

Whew!!! Working, even part time, really cuts into my day. I am working a few extra hours since we are short staffed. I'll help out as long as I can. But, when I start school, that will be my primary priority.

Today is a really significant day for a few of us in our household. This is 17's last day as a junior in high school. She's taking her two last finals and then she's a senior. Our last senior. She has had a challenging year, to say the least. Emotionally we have been through the ringer. As I recall, though, 24 and 19 also had their roughest years as juniors. Sometimes girls are so brutal to one another.

Many questions flood my mind as I look ahead to her senior year. Will she depend on the Lord to emotionally encourage her? How can I propel her into her future and not hinder her from taking responsibility for herself? Will she choose righteousness? Will her disappointments in people affect her for her good or cause her to expect the worst in others?

Well, here is my answer to my own queries: I don't know. She must decide for herself. However, I will pray, pray, and pray more. The Lord can meet her need. The Lord can give her hope for a future and a love for others, even though disappointments come. The Lord can develop her into fabulously, tender, beautiful woman of honor and grace.

Here's to you, 17! I love you.