It's Never Easy

No matter how many times my children leave for college after a few days at home, or a few weeks at home, it's ever easy. I always look forward to Friday afternoons when they come home. After a fun filled, friend filled, family filled weekend, Sunday evening rolls around. I have to mentally prepare myself for the tail lights leaving the drive way. Those heart wrenching, tears always have a way of sneaking up on me. No matter how many times, no matter how I try to prepare, nothing takes the sting away from the dreaded leaving time. The only thing that gives relief is knowing that I have "prayed them back", asking God to keep them safe and looking forward to the next time they are home.