Middle Son Graduating

Well, it's here. Josh's graduating this coming Saturday (May 24) from high school. I have been upbeat and happy and just okay for the past months, participating in all his Senior year activities. This weekend it has hit me. I am emotional. I have talked to my sister and my stepmom today, in between sobbing that is. I can only imagine my emotions on Saturday around 3:00 pm when I have to watch a picture slide show of the Rossview High School class of 2008. I am very proud of Josh and his accomplishments throughout his eighteen years. Josh is a good boy. He has made good grades, chosen good friends, played sports, and has kept a good head when making decisions.
I think I am emotional because he has left this evening on his way to Bluefield, West Virginia. His father is driving him. He is going to meet with the baseball coach of Bluefield State College. This coach wants him to play baseball for him next year. He has offered him a scholarship. Bluefield State is an engineering school. Josh has talked about architecture as a major before. If he chooses to go to Bluefield State he will major in architectural engineering. He is really excited about this opportunity.
Josh just wants to play ball for somebody. He has a love for the game more than anyone I have ever met. I just pray he makes the right decision in choosing his school. I would love for him to play for someone too, but I also want him to get a good education. I want him to be happy and comfortable with his surroundings. I want him to study and realize his priorities. Here I go, a few sentences ago I said Josh was a good boy with a level head on his shoulders. Talking about being a typical mother...I pray for his sweet heart and that he will not be afraid to say no if he does not like the looks of the campus. I can hear him now ," moma, I want a play ball" "mom, I am eighteen, I know what I am doing and I know not to jump on decisions." Why can't I just let go and have faith not only in God but in my son. My pastor preached an awesome sermon on parenting this morning. When I left church, I looked at my Mike and said, " I am letting it go. I am at peace now." "God is in control." I told Josh I was at peace and I would support him in his decision. I told him to pray, that God has such great things for him but for him not to give up on God. Live for God.
Whomever reads this, please pray for Josh. Pray peace for him, for a safe trip, and pray that he feels God's love and guidance as he makes a BIG decision for his life. And pray for Josh's mom too. I have a feeling she needs it a lot more than Josh...and Josh would tell you the same thing!