Going and Leaving...

I’ve not found today easy, as it’s the last day Andy is at home before going up to Huddersfield Uni tomorrow. I am sure there are thousands of parents who will be spending the next few weeks wondering and worrying about their fledglings flying out of the nest.

The truth is, I really want Andy to go, but I also don’t want him to leave

They are in fact different things. I know he will grow and benefit from being in his own place, doing something he loves, with like-minded people. It’s absolutely right for him to go

But it’s hard to see him leave, and the house will never quite be the same again.

It’s been great over the last few days to do simple mum-and-son things (mainly shopping!), and I have cherished what seem like “the last few hours”. I am also sure that I will look back in months, maybe years to come, and wonder why I felt so strange. But tonight, it’s important to acknowledge that we will miss him, but are still confident that God has already shown very clearly that he wants Andy there, so we rest in the knowledge of God’s hand preparing the way ahead.

Pat’s Thought for the Day:
Leaving does not have to be negative. We often get too comfortable in a “place” that feels like home, long after it’s right for us to leave. This can be true of a house, a city, a relationship, a job, or a ministry. Regular checks as to whether it is right to stay allow your mind to remain focussed, and not to be envious of where others might be instead of you.