Blessing of God

My baby is 18. I am now the mother of three adult children. How did that happen? She leaves soon for the second day of her first real job. In August she goes to college. And today she officially became an adult. But I remember just yesterday, laying awake all night gazing at my newborn baby girl. I didn't want to sleep because the miracle of my first daughter, and late-in-life child was more important than resting my eyes. How could I miss a second of it? But somehow, I blinked anyway...and now she is grown up.

Thank you Father for the privilege of raising this phenomenal person, with a tender heart for all creatures, and a creative spirit that is such a delight to behold. Be gentle world, she carries my heart.
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Psalm 127:3-5 

Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.