somewhere along the way, i think i had joined jordan's camp...
if you haven't HEARD of where jordan's been (mentally) camping, it's a place called DENIAL and it's filled with all sorts of things like pet tigers, and pink jeeps with zebra interior...and purple flying unicorns that transport you back and forth to other states...and also includes plans to drop out of highschool in order to sell sno-cones on the beach...i've seen her in a bikini...while i'm CERTAIN she'd do quite well for herself, her father and i really AREN'T OKAY with that plan (and if i'm being honest, the pet tiger kinda scares me a little...but maybe not as much as the bikini clad sno-cone salesgirl LOL).
in any case, today there was no avoiding it. time to face the reality that this is REALLY happening. this morning bobby headed out. we had a very sweet time last night as a family...all six of us climbed into our lumpy ol' bed and talked...and prayed...and some of us might have cried...
carson prayed that daddy would not have to carry aunt melba to protect her from the slugs (he's not quite got that story down yet LOL). jordan prayed that daddy would text her 24/7. and we all prayed that we would make it through the day.
with two hours to go, i'm going to say my THANK YOU PRAYER in advance and call it a day. 'daddy' has gotten about three hours outside of atlanta and is well on his way. tomorrow we're hoping that the weather stays clear for him as he continues on.
the kids each made him a card to tuck in his bag...you can see which one is feeling dad's departure the most at this point. and while i get choked up for her, i also am so so so so so very grateful that she has this kind of relationship with her dad. there is nothing but love between the two of them. she doesn't for a second doubt him...his love for her...his willingness to move heaven and earth to be there for her however he can be...and i could NOT be more grateful for that. oh, if only we could each feel that bond with our heavenly father...if we could just put aside our earthly assumptions...our own personal history...and just ENJOY the love of our father...and TRUST that he really DOES adore us for who we are...
but enough of that...on to artwork and sentiment...
here is carson's card:
and hudson's...love that he included maya...daddy may pretend not to like her but he actually loves her...and he KNOWS it...
and austin's :(
and jordan's...sigh...
and lastly, a play-doh masterpiece, also created by jordan...
lunches are packed, homework is signed, kids are all in bed and i am calling it a day.
what kind of day?
no other word for it...EMOTIONAL.
2 comments:
I <3 your kids cards so much! I came across my muscular angel one the other day and it made me smile. TONS of prayers for ALL of you today, and the months to come. You are a strong family, and will be just fine <3 <3 you!
What a beautiful post! I love the cards and yes Jordan's card brought tears to my eyes. I love you and your family. You are all special and I love your hearts! Lots of love packed into this!
Another adventure...I know it won't be dull. But I do know that it will all work out in the end. Coming full circle is always interesting and emotional. We've done it before-though on a much smaller scale than you and Bobby. It's hard to not just sit and ponder it all. Amazed at your family's full circle!
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