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My little Chickadees

There are times when I think I would like to keep them all home forever - then there are times I "shoo" them out the front door & tell them to run & I will call them back later.
Then there are times like today - I dropped my princess at camp & will not see her for a week.  This was a time when I wished all my chickadees could stay safely in my nest forever.  But, would that nest be the best?  I think her growing & flourishing & figuring some things out on her own is a great place for her to be, but I miss her like crazy!
I sat on my floor late last night, after some packing & CRIED like a baby.  I cried because I know she might get a little homesick & someone else would fix it, but I also cried because I am so proud of her & who she is becoming.  I also cried as I reminded myself to give her to GOD.  She is not mine, she is HIS.  HE will go with her to camp & take care of her.  HE will heal her heart if she gets homesick.  HE will watch over her as she jumps off of 10 foot rocks & slides down water slides.  HE will be with her as she prays & plays & navigates new friends.  HE is he GOD & her Father & her Protector & Savior.
I will pray for her & love her from here.  I have put together silly care packages & will send cute notes & will clean her room & leave silly notes on her bed & make WELCOME HOME posters.
I love her more than my own life, but HE gave EVERYTHING for her eternity.

I love all my chickadees, but days like these make me realize, again, what true gifts they are.

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