Reflections

I find myself in a reflective and teary mood. I think it is the changes that are upon our little family. Jess away at school knowing we will only see her for a bit this summer. Daniel awaiting mission call papers. Excited and dreading them arriving all at the same time. Knowing that he will be GONE for two whole years!!!!! How am I supposed to do that????? Meagan with only two more years of high school and then she too will be off spreading her wings. Thank Heavens Matt will be home for about six more years. I am dreading the days when they are all on their own with families of their own. How I miss the days of kids knocking on the bathroom door asking "Mommy what are you doing, can I come in?" Miss little finger prints on windows and walls. Miss "can I have a drink of water" when they were put to bed long ago. Miss the times when a mother's kiss could make it all better. Now I can just hug them and assure them that this too will pass. I love my family so much and can not imagine myself anywhere other than here. I thank my Father in Heaven for sending me my sweetheart 27 years ago and my four beautiful, wonderful, crazy, silly children.