Well we hit another milestone, Hannah our oldest started Middle School. As a parent, you know this day will come, but there is something about this day that doesn’t settle well. Things are changing way too fast. How can I stop the clock? I am proud of her, and I know God is watching over her. Trusting Hannah is one thing, but trusting all the people at HH Poole Middle School is another. I know these years will carry trials, tests, hurts, and heartaches, but I also know there will be growth, new friends, and incredible joys!
God’s Word shares, “Don’t be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.” Philippians 4:6
I do trust God with everything, including my family. Thank you Jesus for caring for my family! As for now, I am the father standing across the street (Hannah’s request) watching his pre-teen daughter get on the bus.
As my own daughter also left for middle school on Tuesday, Pator Gaston I feel your pain and worry. Hannah and my daughter are friends and she is already missing her friend at school (mine goes to Thompson). They will grow into wonderful women someday, because we gave them the foundation to be the best they can be.
I can really relate to your concerns, Pastor Todd. I have a daughter in elementary, a son in middle, and this year my oldest son started high school. Like you, I trust God with everything. I also love my kids so much it hurts sometimes and felt especially bummed this year at how fast they are growing up! I just don’t know where the time goes, but I am thankful for the incredible blessing it is to be their mom.
Pastor Todd, I too know exactly how you feel. We moved here from Hawaii when our daughter was in sixth grade. In Hawaii, sixth grade was still at the elementary level. Before arriving in April, the latter part of the year to make it worse, we knew she would be at a middle school and I think all of us were nervous. When her first day came I just wanted to hold on to her and not let go. It was scary. She ended up adjusting pretty well, PRAISE THE LORD!! This year she entered 8th grade and is taking a course at BPHS. I think God let that happen to better prepare me for next year when she becomes a high schooler officially. With all this said, I have seen Cassie grow so much maturity wise, but even more importantly she has grown so much spiritually. I couldn’t be more proud of her. I guess what I am trying to say is although it is scary, it is such a blessing to see them growing into the women they will someday be.
In my experience as a parent(of four), Middle School is a critical passage. This is the time that a little girl changes into a young woman. By the end of middle school a boy’s voice may have dropped an octive or two. Be vigilant Dad.
And for all the parents out there remember, you don’t really know your child unless you know their online profiles.