As I shared earlier this week, Kate is 20 and it’s wild in many levels. The morning of her birthday I was driving and praying for her year and a song from Mama Mia came to mind with the lyrics, “Slipping through my fingers all the time I try to capture every minute…”

It’s a special song to us yet when I played the lyrics in my head that morning they had completely new meaning.

Kate has never been slipping through my fingers. She has been and always will be in God’s hand, not mine, as are Gavin and Matt. I just have the privilege to be their mom all these years to guide them to Him, who will guide them best towards who He made them to be.

This renewed perspective brought a joy and calm to my soul, and an excitement for what’s to come.

I share this today for other parents who have a hard time letting go. I invite you to join me to…

pause. breathe. pray.

May we remember God doesn’t have grandkids, only children. And as much as it’s a gift to to be our kids parents, in the end, we really don’t want them to need us, we want them to lean into Him above all else. May we trust God has them, and He has us too.

With love and hope,
Shawn

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight. - Proverbs 3:5-6