Koda's Corgi Tales

I have a dear friend in Montana whose only child is graduating from high school this weekend.  She had him later in her life, her late 30s, after a series of miscarriages, too numerous to remember the exact number.

Being an only child and being a long-awaited child, she and him have a very close, good relationship that she has seen change as he has grown and matured and become an awesome young man. 

This year has been hard on her, its the year of "lasts"; "last first day of school, last Christmas break, last back to school night" etc.

I knew this month would be hard for her as it all came to an end. Last month of high school, last week of high school, last day of high school.

I sent her the outline of the sermon I heard on Mother's Day as she too is beginning a new chapter in her life and I pray that she will be open to whatever new ministry the Lord has for her. Just this past week I was able to send her the CD from the sermon which continued more than just that simple outline I included here. I know she will listen to it multiple times and find wisdom in it.

This past week, knowing that it would be a hard week for her, I prayed that people would love on her this week, would help her with the emotions she's feeling, would be sensitive to her.

I got an email from her last night apologizing for not writing sooner thanking me for the outline (she hadn't gotten the CD yet) and updating me on events unfolding with her son's end of school and upcoming graduation.

And then she said she had run into a mutual friend that I knew from my time up there and had started talking with her. And the friend told her something that stuck with her and helped her absorb all the emotions she's been facing this past year, month, and last week.

Her friend said "I never thought how much I would enjoy my adult children; I loved them when they were small, but I am finding such incredible joy with them as adults".

And I knew my prayer had been answered. Thank you Lord. For my friend was able to look beyond the grief she was experiencing with this door closing and see new doors opening and it brought her comfort as she imagined what new things were in store in their relationship. So thank you Lord.

Do well, young man. You are much loved by your mom and dad. I know you will succeed in all you do.

And while you enter your new chapter of college in the fall, you'll continue to be in my prayers.

Thanks Lord!

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