We are getting ready to head into the last few days of having Jason at home. We had a wonderful time of fellowship and encouragement for him last night with family and a few close friends. I am so thankful for my brothers, Laynes brothers, one of Jasons teachers and a close family friend who stepped in and took the time to offer Jason godly wisdom and advice as he begins this new phase in his life. As I listened last night, I was amazed how the Lord used these men to say the things I know Layne would have said himself if he were here.
Jason was blessed throughout his life with the wonderful example of Layne and his Papa. If he follows their example, heeds the wisdom offered by his uncles, teacher and friend and, most of all, daily seeks to follow and please the Lord I know God will greatly use him. I am excited to see what the Lord is going to do in his life over the next few years. I am also thankful for Bob Jones University, where he will be daily encouraged to follow the Lord with all his heart!
We are headed out today to hopefully complete the last phase of shopping needed to have him ready for school. I am looking forward to a day full of laughter and fellowship with my two children. (Layne always placed such a high priority on family time! ) Please keep us in your prayers this week as we get Jason packed up in the first few days of the week and as we travel down to Greenville on Thursday morning. I know the Lord will lead and guide him. I know He will also give Krista and I the grace we need as we leave him at school and miss his daily presense in our lives. He is such a faithful Savior!
“Thy mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds, Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgements are a great deep: O Lord, thou preservest man and beast. How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.” Psalm 36:5-7
September 1, 2009 at 2:03 pm |
Sharon,
I was thinking of you as we dropped our son off at BJU for his soph. year. It doesn’t get easier to say goodbye….there is always a strange quietness in our house when one of the kids is gone. I am praying for Jason as he adjusts to college life. If he needs a friend, please have him look up Andrew Jones! I’m sure it would turn out to be a blessing to both of them! Maybe we will cross paths sometime this year as we go down to visit our sons. You have continued to be in our prayers through the summer. Glad you decided to post some updates once again. Praying that God continues to give you comfort and peace for every moment of every day!
Julie said she talked to you at your family reunion–and she was right—if there is anything that I can do to be an encouragement or answer a question about having a son at BJU, please don’t hesitate to contact me. We had lots of bumps and hurdles last year, but pray that God will give a year of eternal blessings in each student’s life this year! Jason’s enthusiasm for all he is experiencing will be a balm to your heart! Hang in there! Praying for all of you!
Sandra