And She is Off...

     Today is a day I have both been waiting for excitedly and dreading at the same time. A few minutes ago, my youngest daughter left to be a missionary photographer at a camp several hours away from home. Having graduated earlier this month with her Associates Degree in Photography, she is beyond thrilled to have a position to hone her skills this summer.

     As I stood in the driveway watching her pull away, a family tradition, I felt so proud and honored to have spent the past almost 22 years with this amazing young woman. Christina is filled with great grace, compassion, love, and boldness. She loves the Lord and has a close walk with Him. The next three months will be filled with fun and adventure, with extreme sports being the norm, and will likely be very taxing to this petite gal. Despite her physical challenges, she carries on with great determination and great reliance upon the Lord to see her through and He is always faithful.

     I will miss Christina greatly. She is a kindred spirit, my go to gal, my friend.  Yet at the same time, I know that when God sends out, He is at work in both those He sends and in those who remain at home. My days will be full as will hers and at the end of the summer when she returns, we will both be full of stories to tell, testimonies to share, and ready to share once again those mother-daughter moments which fill the treasury of our hearts as women.

     Be blessed, my dear daughter! Enjoy this opportunity to the fullest as you delight in the Lord and His goodness. I love you!

                                                         Photo courtesy of Philip A.Prince 2012