They Are Gone...

My hubby and my eldest son are gone. They left this morning at 2:30, to drive two states over for Garhett's mission/Bible working class. Rhett is going to try to get home Friday night, but I will be surprised if he does. The guys left here and went to meet two other families. They were car pooling. One of the dad's went, I am glad for that, so Rhett doesn't have to drive back alone. I tried to go back to sleep after they left. I prayed, I cried...

I couldn't be blessed with a better son than Garhett. He is a joy to me and a wonderful friend. I will miss his companionship. I will deeply miss his calm presence in the house.

I have a hard time resting when even one family member is absent. Now my husband and my eldest are gone. I know I must lean heavier on the Father, He is my constant companion and comfort.

We have been on the go so much. Rhett and I were out of town, over night, came home for one day, to pack and go to a camp meeting. We got back Sunday night, had the fourth of July on Monday and packed for Garhett's trip yesterday and they are gone. That means I need to mow the lawns, change the water, weed the garden, make bread, etc. etc.

We found out that our other cat isn't a male either......there are kittens hidden somewhere else in the orchard. I think they are by the big ol' walnut tree. We can hear them, but we can't get to them. I think my brother is going to end up with a passel of kittens at his place. We thought and they thought we were receiving male kittens from them. Well, Max is Rachel and Gilbert is now Olivia! We have approximately 10 cats on the place! Mitch wants me to take him to the pound today to look at dogs. He has been saving his money and has decided he wants to buy himself a dog. My sister-in-law (who lives right next door to us) told me I was a softy when it comes to animals. I admitted that I am, I think it stems from not being able to have any as a child.

Well, I need to get to Farmer's Market and I have animals and chores to do.

I miss them so much already. The Lord has blessed me with this family and my prayers are with my boy. I have trained him to be a missionary and I must let go. I know the Lord has allowed me to borrow him and I must give him back.

Lord, I know you understand a mother's heart. How I love my children, it's hard to imagine that  you love them even more!