This is going to be a very personal post. I know that sounds odd, being that this is my blog and all, but this post is going to be more personal than most.
I received a note from Trey’s teacher today letting me know that he’s been getting frustrated and crying often at school. She chalked it up to the busyness of this time of year. I’m not buying it, and I don’t honestly think she is either (or she wouldn’t have sent me a note about it).
Hearing that threw me into a bit of an emotional funk this afternoon…because I realized that this is part of the cost to “Follow.” And that hurts. I don’t mind God taking me down a difficult road…but my child??? Why should he have to suffer because of what God has called ME to do?? Since August, our family has faced tremendous change, in all areas of our lives. And while all the changes have been good and positive ones, and have allowed us more time as a family, it’s still change. It’s still different. And it’s still stressful.
I know I can share this here because my handful of readers know and love Trey. You know he is a creature of habit. A little guy who thrives on routine and structure. A person who finds comfort in sameness. Someone who needs time to adjust to change. So pray for him. Pray for God to provide him with comfort and peace during this time of change. Pray for Matt and me – for wisdom, for humility, and for patience in helping our son deal with this. Most of all, pray that God will use this to mold Trey’s character ever more and more into Luke 2:52.
Thanks.
*on knees*
Thank you. 😉