My heart is torn today over my not-so-baby boy. Friday, Aug. 14, 2015 he spent his last (official) day at his Meme Cheryl's house as he prepares to start K3 at a private Christian school on Monday.
Since November 29, 2012 at 10 weeks old, he has been with her. She's been there to see smiles, hear laughter, wipe tears, and help him grow. She's seen him through all those baby and toddler milestones. She's kept me updated on his days when I had to work and couldn't be there. She and her family mean the world to me and I can't express the gratitude and overwhelming love I have for this amazing woman.
Choosing to place my child at an in home child care full of Christian values and love was one of the best decisions I've made for my little one. I've sought advice and she's willingly offered it, parentally and personally.
I know Elisha will miss her and his routine with her. I will miss her too. If I was the one blessed enough to drop him off or pick him up, it was always a joy to go in a speak to her. I'm sure some days she thought I'd never leave... but I did, and I always knew I'd be back to chat the next day.
On Monday, Aug 17, 2015, my BABY (who's not such a baby anymore) starts a new journey in K-3. He will expand on the things he knows and learn new things. He will get a star on a Bible Verse chart for knowing his memory verse each week. He'll be a helper and a leader. He'll play on a playground and do puzzles with friends. He'll have a new teacher, Ms. D.
Yes, he'll do all these things and more. But I will never forget the person who gave him that start. I could never have done it alone. I admire stay at home moms and I really wish I could have had that opportunity. But I didn't and that's okay. Providing for my family and being there for a very special group of kids was what I needed to do at the time. God had another plan for me at the time and He sent a special person, Meme Cheryl, to be there with my baby. Beyond being there for him, she was there for ME. When my husband was in between jobs, she was there to understand. When I was having a bad day, she was there to listen even briefly. When my family had an emergency, she was there to show compassion. When something funny happened, she was there to listen and laugh. When LIFE happened, she was there... even when she didn't know it.
We love you Meme Cheryl. We thank you for the memories, the love, the laughter, and the support.
"I thank my God upon every remembrance of you...." Philippians 1:3
Peace & Blessings,
Amanda
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