It is the time of year when many parents are celebrating the rights of passage in the lives of their children. Confirmation, graduation and spring weddings are such events. We recently celebrated such an occasion in our family. Our daughter, Katie, received her masters degree from Dallas Baptist University. She aspires to be a contemporary worship leader. DBU is one of the few schools in the country is a program in worship leadership.
We had quite a celebration. All our children are grown but we still rejoice in their accomplishments. We took lots of pictures. Her Uncle Bill flew in from Baltimore for the event. We hosted a party for her and her friends. For a parent there is no greater joy than watching your kids grow up and be successful.
At such times it easy to forget about all the struggles in between. When she was younger we referred to her as "Princess Terror," does that tell you something about her childhood.
A word of advice to all parents: enjoy the moment. Each stage of life has its joys, just as it has its frustrations. We often want to fast-forward our kids and see the finish product. Sorry, it doesn't work that way. Besides, think of all the fun we would miss out on. So, take each day for what it is... a gift from God.
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