It's that time

Well, it's that time.  Time for me to let go.  Let go of my kids to the world.  Let go of them to be on their own. Let go to let them make their own decisions and pray that Rob and I have taught them well enough.
I pray that they will make good decisions when faced with pressure to do something they do not believe in.  I pray they will make decisions based on their faith and love for God. 
Graduation was the first step.  They move from being high school kids to being college adults all within one hour.  I am so proud of what they have accomplished and I know they will do more in their life.
It is so hard to let go.  I have had these wonderful kids for 18 years!  It is scary for me as a parent to have them on their own, independent, making their decisions with out me to help guide them.  I have to let go.
I have them for the summer then on August 26th, they go out into the real world, college.
I am excited for them to experience the world, but I know what is out there in this world and sometimes it isn't pretty.  They have had some experiences through out their lives so far but it will truly be a wake up call when they go to college.
My kids have been so wonderful in their support for me.  Through all my difficult times, they have loved on me. They never backed down when times were tough or scary.  This is my faith and confidence that I know they will survive.  I know God will be there with them and with me.  My next faith walk will be this trial of me letting go.  I have done this somewhat with having faith that God will protect them when they are out driving or out with their friends.  This is how parents get prepared for them to leave, these baby steps.
BUT, I am looking forward to having my house back.  My  house to do whatever and whenever I want!  And more date time with my man! Yes I am sure I am going to miss them, a lot, but they are not far from me. 
My life has been so good so far and I have received so many blessings.  I can't wait to see what is to come!

Love to all,