Letting Go

So this weeks lesson was about letting go. As you know my oldest son started kindergarten this week. The first day I walked him to his class to help him drop off his stuff. The second day he said, "Mom just drop me off at the door. I can do it myself." And I've been informed that for the rest of the year that I'm to drop him off at the door. No more walking him into the school. And while I'm extremely happy for my son's independence a little piece of me wants to hold on a little bit longer. I think I've cried almost everyday this week after I've dropped him off. But God is teaching me that letting go can be healthy. My son has to grow up and this is a normal phase. If I hold on too tight I'll squash the person he is to become. So I let him go everyday and know that he will still want a hug and kiss every night before he goes to sleep. He still needs his mommy for some things even if I can't walk him to his class.