Another school year prayer

Ok God....I am gong to try to keep this short.  Here we are headed into 8th grade and 5th.  I am having a really hard time wrapping my head around this God...how in the world did we get here? The kids are growing up so fast.  They are maturing and changing almost daily.  Not only did I have to curl and straighten lots hair this morning but their personalities are growing up too.  It is a fun time in our household.  I love watching them become people.  

Jamahl has a big year this year.  We started on the road of advanced class two years ago after so much prayer and worry.and now here he is already working on his high school GPA.  He was nervous last night about the logistics of high school classes, football, swimming, friends, and new teachers.  I know he will do great though! Please keep him safe in all of his endeavors and thanks for the loving spirit you have given him.

Our girls...I have tried all summer to help them learn to pick their own clothes out and they have been dressing individually and what do you know?  They decide last night to wear matching dresses!   I think I better just stop trying to figure them out!  Thanks for giving them each other.  They have the ability to be such a united force and support to one another.  Thanks for their kind hearts and giggly souls. They were so excited to be 5th graders today.  Give them a great year.

Dear Lord, help Paul and I navigate this stage of life with these precious kids you have loaned us.  Help me to continue to let them spread their wings even when it hurts my heart to watch them learn that independence.  Grant me some peace today and the days going forward to know that they are safe, being loved on, learning, and enjoying their day.  Guide us in making decisions for them all and help us to love them with both our words and actions.  Protect their minds and hearts, may they keep their youthful hearts and always know that they are surrounded by people that care so deeply for them.