A Mothers Prayer (First day of School)

The heaviest thing on my mind and heart lately has been sending my oldest to Kindergarten for the very first time. I know that moms and dads have been doing this for years but for me it is my first time. I know It's only for a couple of hours a day, but it still doesn't change the fact that she is my sweet little girl and it's so hard for me to face the reality that she is growing up. I'm not quite sure how to really handle it. So for now I will continue to wipe away these tears and try to understand how this day came so fast. She is so very excited to go to school. She will have so much fun and make so many new friends.

I found this poem/prayer that another mom had written and I wanted to share it. I thought it was very fitting. And to my Sweet little girl. Have a Happy first Day of School!!

Here we are again, Lord. Their backpacks are loaded and their faces are scrubbed and their lunch accounts are full. And I know You'll walk with them, Lord. You always do. But a mom still has to ask. Will you walk with them? Will You whisper to them what they need to hear, when I'm not there to whisper it? Will You please, oh please cover their school with the protection only You can give, and will you keep harm far away? Will You make their minds strong and ready to learn? Will You help them understand that hard work honors the One who created them? Will you guide their teachers, giving them patience and wisdom and creativity and even more patience? Will you bless them for their efforts? Will You love all those children there, the ones whose lunch accounts aren't full, the ones who feel alone? Will You teach my children to be kind and unselfish and to love those who are different from them? Will You point them back toward home just as soon as You can? Lord, I give them to you today and everyday, trusting them to Your care. Amen